A BETTER MAN Trailer | 2017 Hot Docs

THE NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA and Intervention Productions in association with TVO present A BETTER MAN, a documentary film by Attiya Khan & Lawrence Jackman. On a hot summer night 22 years ago, 18-year-old Attiya Khan ran through the streets, frightened for her life. She was fleeing her ex-boyfriend Steve, who’d been abusing her on a daily basis. Now, all these years later, Attiya has asked Steve to meet. She wants to know how he remembers their relationship and if he is willing to take responsibility for his violent actions. This emotionally raw first meeting, filmed by Attiya with Steve’s consent, is the starting point for A Better Man. The rough footage also marks a new beginning in Attiya’s own recovery process—as well as an important starting point for Steve. For the first time ever, he speaks of the abuse and cracks opens the door to dealing with the past. Illuminating a new paradigm for domestic-violence prevention, A Better Man offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abuse. It also empowers audience members to play new roles in challenging domestic violence, whether it’s in their own relationships or as part of a broader movement for social change. -- After a sold-out world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, A BETTER MAN returns with a Toronto theatrical run at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (formerly the Bloor Cinema) from June 9–21. Co-directors Attiya Khan and Lawrence Jackman will take part in post-screening Q&As on June 9 at 6:30pm, June 10 at 6:30pm and June 11 at 8:45pm. For tickets: bit.ly/abmtoronto Co-Director, Writer: ATTIYA KHAN Co-Director, Writer, Editor: LAWRENCE JACKMAN Producer: CHRISTINE KLECKNER Producer, NFB: JUSTINE PIMLOTT Executive Producer: SARAH POLLEY Executive Producer: JANICE DAWE Executive Producer: KATHY AVRICH-JOHNSON Executive Producer, NFB: ANITA LEE Executive Producer, TVO: JANE JANKOVIC Director of Cinematography: IRIS NG Composer: LESLEY BARBER www.abettermanfilm.com