Explore the lives of five men struggling with social expectations of masculinity: a war photographer traversing global conflict zones, a farmer and outreach worker from rural Victoria, a musical nomad and a sensitive dog-loving artist.
- with Genevieve Bailey
Happy Sad Man is an important film that reveals the vulnerability of men. Providing an uplifting insight into the lives of five very different Australian men, this film explores their vulnerabilities and their struggles with social expectations of masculinity.
Australian independent film maker Genevieve Bailey, takes us on a personal journal of her friendship with these five men as they navigate through issues of mental illness.
Find out more about the 5 men and the crew or even watch the trailer here.
Following her smash hit I AM ELEVEN, Genevieve was inspired to find more diverse and positive portrayals of men exploring their emotional selves.
We journey from Bondi Beach to the outback, we laugh and cry alongside a war photographer traversing global conflict zones, we visit a farmer and outreach worker from rural Victoria, a musical nomad and a sensitive dog-loving artist. Each portrait is an intimate and heart-warming look into vulnerability, friendship and compassion.
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is inviting you to screenings of this inspirational documentary, meet Genevieve Bailey and discover her wonderful story behind the making of this film.
Happy Sad Man: Meet the Filmmaker Screenings.
Followed by a Q&A session with filmmaker Genevieve Bailey.
Whittlesea Community Activity Centre
Wednesday 16 March
6.45pm for 7pm screening
Bookings here.
Mill Park Library
Thursday 17 March
6.45pm for 7pm screening
Bookings here.
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