One of those portraits is that of Ivan Lister, Benalla Rural City Council’s rural outreach worker.
Following her smash hit I Am Eleven, Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey was inspired to find more diverse and positive portrayals of men exploring their emotional selves.
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Happy Sad Man gives unforgettable voice to the complex emotional landscapes we can all traverse.
Touching, funny and tender, this must-see documentary is set to shine a light on and change the dialogue around masculinity and mental health today.
Exploring hopes, anxieties, joy and darkness the raw vulnerability of these stories will inspire you to hold some of the men in your life that bit closer.
In this special event hosted by the council, the community is invited to attend a screening followed by supper or afternoon tea and a question-and-answer session with filmmaker Genevieve Bailey and rural outreach worker Ivan Lister.
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The film will be shown on Monday, April 26, at 6.30 pm,and on Tuesday, April 27, at 1 pm.
Ticket are $5 and includes supper or afternoon tea and a Q&A session.
This project has received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Benalla Rural City Council and Benalla Health.
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