Featured in News-Berwick: Screen of Hope

As featured in News-Berwick, 26 November 2015, P1. Star News Group.

26-Nov-2015 Media. 442 views.

Over 16 weeks last year, independent film-maker Sophie Wiesner chronicled the men involved in the group Heavy METAL – short for Men’s Education Towards Anger and Life.

The documentary focuses on three men in particular – each a father and perpetrator of violence – and their families.

What would you tell someone whose partner is asking them to do this program and be hesitant about doing it? As long as you are honest with yourself and not afraid of any stigma, the program will change your life. You will develop a close bond with a group of men who want to improve their relationships.
Lionel - Berwick - Read full comment
The program, has provided the following insights for me: “I have choices in life”(we all have life). Behaviour change is up to me.
Dean - Malvern - Read full comment
Definitely give it a go as you don’t know what you really like in yourself until you things pointed out to you. Good to join in discussion with others who are in the “same boat”.
Glen - Yarra Glen - Read full comment
Do it! It’s awesome! You learn more about yourself and how you treat others. It is a wake up call.
Mario - Narre Warren - Read full comment
Do it! Initially I thought I was in the wrong place, that there was nothing I could learn from this type of forum-some discussion, some issues seemed not to be relevant. But! Some other components are very worthwhile.
Richard - Coburg - Read full comment
I would say if you really love her/them then ask yourself: Do you want to change? Do you want to be respected by your family? You might think you are respected but like I found they were scared to say otherwise. I would also say, you might think you are a great couple.
Steve - Bentleigh - Read full comment
This program will teach you to listen and understand your partner, your feelings and learn ownership and self control.
Darryl - Pakenham
He is much more considerate and I think he may have stopped ‘playing mind’ games with me.
Jodie - Essendon
This course requires commitment from any person wanting to do it. It requires commitment to change.
Anonymous
Very good, positive influence helps you evaluate yourself and your situation.
Leanne - Port Melbourne
If they are ready to do it, it is a life changing experience. The change was unbelievably fast and has continued.
Sandra - Ferntree Gully
Excellent for making men aware of what ‘abusive Behaviour’ actually is and excellent for giving them tools to control their behaviour.
Jenny - Officer
This program can be a very sobering experience. It is worthwhile.
Gayleen - Pakenham - Read full comment
My partner has never been physically abusive and I have never feared for my safety. However I was not happy with our relationship.
Anonymous
On Friday night I witnessed a room full of men reflect on their lives in the most humbling way. Every single one of us has acted in anger at some point.
Scott Carson - Parkdale - Read full comment

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