Featured in News-Berwick: Screen of Hope

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

26-Nov-2015 Media. 349 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.

I feel it is a great program and it is great that men can get together and talk over issues affecting men. I like being able to speak freely about my feeling and thoughts with the other guys and I know I am not going to be judged.
John - Mornington Peninsula - Read full comment
At this stage I have only done three sessions and I am looking forward to the new term. It can really have a positive affect in every aspect of your life i.
Luke - Moonee Ponds - Read full comment
If you are hesitant about the program, we all were! It is not that you have nothing to lose; you have everything to gain-it’s a rewarding time that benefits not only you, but your family and friends. It is a life time changing time that you control if you chose to do so.
Steve - Beaconsfield
Level one taught me what to look out for. It gave me new tools to recognize the affect of my behaviour on others.
Leigh - Dandenong - 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
He manages his anger. He talks to me about his feelings, which helps him to stay level headed.
Marie - Epping - Read full comment
He has stopped making everything all about him. He is a better husband because he is more aware of when he starts his abuse and stops very quickly.
Anonymous
I have noticed HUGE CHANGES! A different man to what he had become, I’m starting to look at him as the man I had married so long ago. The depression has lifted.
Robyn - Parkdale
He is calmer now; he still does blow off but will easily walk away and now knows how to manage himself.
Gayleen - Pakenham
A new lease of life. A breath of fresh air in the relationship A reason to be hopeful.
Pia - Burwood
It is an ideal vehicle for making men to live up to their responsibilities.
Mary - Wantirna
I believe for every woman who finds herself in my situation, which seems never ending, would appreciate their partner doing this course. Baby steps but hopefully with time it will happen.
Kylie - Wonthaggi
Very good, positive influence helps you evaluate yourself and your situation.
Leanne - Port Melbourne
Excellent for making men aware of what ‘abusive Behaviour’ actually is and excellent for giving them tools to control their behaviour.
Jenny - Officer
Dear Dave and Jaqui, Watching the documentary tonight really hit home for me. I was in tears when I first watched the trailer and have been every time I have showed it to friends and family, even more tears tonight through the whole film.
Jess and Sean

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