TOUGH GUISE 2 CHALLENGES VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA
And the addresses devastating effect it is having on our young men and boys.
DOCUMENTARY FILM TO SCREEN ON April 19, 2014
At the Bonnington Arts Centre at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30)
There will be a local screening of Tough Guise 2 on April 19, 2014 at the Bonnington
Arts Centre at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30). This film is free for anyone wishing to attend
and is in being shown in recognition of ‘Victims of Crime Awareness Week’. There will
be a delightful array of snacks, desserts and beverages provided at no cost. After the
screening, there will be community / panel discussion led by Carlee Hughes and Debbie
Pitaoulis. Please be advised that this film is recommended to an over 14 audience due
to graphic violent images.
The media is invited to attend the screening and cover the post-screening panel
discussion. If you would like to attend and require further information, please contact
Carlee Hughes 250-265-3674 ext.205.
Tough Guise 2 is written by Jackson Katz. Katz's work centers on violence, media,
and masculinities, with an added focus on media literacy. He has made
several documentaries on the representation of women and men in media.
In Tough Guise 2, Katz argues that the ongoing epidemic of men's violence is rooted in
our inability as a society to move beyond outmoded ideals of manhood. Katz examines
mass shootings, day-to-day gun violence, violence against women, bullying, gaybashing, and American militarism. He provides a stunning look at the violent, sexist,
and homophobic messages boys and young men routinely receive from virtually every
corner of the culture, from television, movies, video games, and advertising to
pornography, the sports culture, and political culture. Tough Guise 2 addresses the
crisis in masculinity and examines the relationship between pop culture's construction of
masculinity and the reality of being a man in late 20th century.
Although this film examines American culture, anyone viewing this documentary would
agree that the message applies equally to Canada and our culture, which is influencing
our young men and boys every bit as much.
On March 8, we showed ‘Miss Repesentation’ which examined the inaccurate portrayal
of women in the media. This screening will examine men in the media giving a full
picture of how our culture is doing a disservice to both genders.
Parents of boys and girls, but boys especially will benefit greatly from examining our
culture and the effect that the exposure to violent images is having on our children. As
a parent, you do not want to miss this film.