Left Write Hook Film

✨ Don't miss Left Write Hook in cinemas! ✨ Join us for our final 2024 screenings of this inspiring film! Check out the screening details below, secure your tickets, and experience a powerful story of survivor healing and resilience. Book advance tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gE5GuyU3 FanForce Films screenings depend on advance bookings to go ahead, so be sure to grab your tickets now to lock in your spot! And rest assured—if a screening doesn’t go ahead, you’ll receive a full refund. Questions? Email Andrea Foxworthy at [email protected] Or host your own Left Write Hook screening: https://lnkd.in/gYa3U593 Left Write Hook | #LeftWriteHook

Thanks so much for having Left Write Hook at your conference this week Kids First Australia. We met so many wonderful people working to keep children safe from CSA and were thrilled to be able to share with them #LeftWriteHook's innovative work to empower adult survivors, along with information about our powerful, survivor-led documentary and book. Our night ended with a successful Q&A screening nearby at Palace Films, Australia's Kino Cinema and we were very happy to see some of the conference delegates there. Congratulations to the Kids First Australia team and the very helpful VEE Agency and Sofitel staff on delivering this very important and well-executed event 🙏

Our Co-CEOs, Carolyn Gillespie and Professor Sarah Wilson, were delighted to attend a special screening this week of the award-winning documentary, Left Write Hook, co-hosted by the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences. The film follows eight survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who participate in a groundbreaking boxing and creative writing program that leads to a journey of recovery, transformation and friendship.  With its focus on the effects of trauma, memory and muscle, Left Write Hook celebrates the healing that survivors can derive from solidarity and fearless storytelling. The screening included a special post-viewing Q&A and panel with moderator and Left Write Hook ambassador Jo Stanley, filmmakers Donna Lyon and Shannon Owen, clinical psychologist and research Dr Caitlin Hitchcock, and participant and survivor Lauren. Following the screening our Co-CEOs have been reflecting on the power of peer-led and research-driven programs in addressing trauma. “The Left Write Hook program and documentary demonstrate the impact that lived and living experience-led initiatives can have in restoring dignity and agency to those who have experienced sexual violence,” Carolyn said. “These programs also play a powerful role in disrupting shame and stigma, and demonstrate how trauma-informed and peer-led approaches can promote resilience and support healing.” “We’re delighted that the Collaborative Centre’s lead research partner, the University of Melbourne, is continuing to evaluate the impact of the Left Write Hook program, so we can keep building the evidence base for how these kinds of programs can successfully address trauma, mental ill-health and psychological distress.” Find out more about the Left Write Hook program and documentary: https://leftwritehook.org/

🎬 Don’t miss a rare opportunity for a closer look into the making of Left Write Hook Film and CSA survivor perspectives on recovery, with two special Q&A screenings with the film's creators in #Melbourne this week. Tickets are still available – grab yours below! ↓ TONIGHT | OCT 29: 🎤 Moderator: Jo Stanley 🎙️ Speakers: Donna Lyon (Producer), Shannon Owen (Director), Caitlin Hitchcock (Clinical Psychologist) 📍 Cinema Nova, Carlton https://shorturl.at/hineP THURSDAY | OCT 31: 🎤 Moderator: Emma Hakansson 🎙️ Speakers: Donna Lyon, Shannon Owen 📍Kino Cinema, Palace Cinemas, Melbourne https://shorturl.at/QDlBf A big thank you to the University of Melbourne & Blue Knot Foundation for making these special events possible. Proudly showcased at CinefestOZ Film Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival, where it jointly won the coveted #MIFF2024 Audience Award. Film created with the support of Minderoo Foundation University of Melbourne Screen Australia, VicScreen, Sweetshop & Green, Bonsai Films, Blue Post, and the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund. Left Write Hook | #LeftWriteHook #MelbourneEvents #ArtsAndCulture

Catch special Q&A screenings of Melbourne International Film Festival's Audience-Award winning documentary Left Write Hook. Left Write Hook follows the journey of eight female and gender diverse survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who participate in an innovative recovery program combining the physicality of boxing with the emotional power of creative writing.  Left Write Hook offers audiences a profound understanding of what it means to be a victim-survivor today, and the power and strength that can come from connection and healing. Created with the support of Minderoo Foundation, University of Melbourne, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Sweetshop & Green, Bonsai Films, Blue Post, and the MIFF Premiere Fund. Screenings hosted by Dendy Cinemas Pty Ltd, Cinema Nova, and Palace Cinemas.

Trauma, boundaries, vulnerability, and the incredible power of giving voice to your pain. #LeftWriteHook

Fantastic screening to a full house, hosted by Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence. Donna and Shannon are on their way to Brisbane to do it all again tonight at Dendy Coorparoo! #LeftWriteHook #YourVoiceMatters #StopSexualViolence #SVAM2024

"I just wish every survivor could have this experience of community". Thanks to Jacinta Parsons and Chloe Adams at Life Matters for talking to Donna and Pixie and helping to spread the word about Left Write Hook. In cinemas from 16 October. Left Write Hook Minderoo Foundation Screen Australia VicScreen Sweetshop & Green Bonsai Films

Catch special Q&A screenings of Melbourne International Film Festival's Audience-Award winning documentary Left Write Hook. Left Write Hook follows the journey of eight female and gender diverse survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who participate in an innovative recovery program combining the physicality of boxing with the emotional power of creative writing.  Left Write Hook offers audiences a profound understanding of what it means to be a victim-survivor today, and the power and strength that can come from connection and healing. Created with the support of Minderoo Foundation, University of Melbourne, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Sweetshop & Green, Bonsai Films, Blue Post, and the MIFF Premiere Fund. Screenings hosted by Dendy Cinemas Pty Ltd, Cinema Nova, and Palace Cinemas.