Feminist Film Club: A Better Man

Join Perth Women's Collective in partnership with Perth Film Society for this screening of 'A Better Man', followed by a Q&A and discussion, as part of PKVAWP's 16 Days of Activism.

'A Better Man' is a fierce, compassionate and searingly honest exploration of life after abuse.

During the two years they lived together as teenagers, Steve abused Attiya on a daily basis. She survived the racist insults – but his blows nearly killed her. 20 years later, Attiya has asked Steve to meet: she wants to know if he is willing to take responsibility for his violent actions.

Recording their conversations as they visit a domestic-violence counsellor, as well as their high school and the apartment they shared, 'A Better Man' tackles the issue of gender-based violence from a rarely seen angle. Despite its title, it resists catharsis or resolution to offer an intimate, raw and empowering reflection on how…