A groundbreaking feature-length documentary that peers into the heart of parenting and healing intergenerational trauma will be screened in Sandgate.
Titled Seen, the film is relevant to parents, grandparents, and carers of children of all ages. The Sandgate screening on 18 October will also double as a fundraiser for local organisations Womenspace and SANDBAG.
The film’s producer, Sam Jockel, will conduct a Q&A with the audience after the screening. She said it was a documentary that could change lives.
“If you think about parenting, there’s been so much content about tips and tricks for getting your child to behave, and most of that is so we don’t have to feel our feelings as parents,” she said.
“What has emerged is that our children’s behaviour is holding up a mirror to us, and that can be hard to accept. Seen is a real lens shift in looking at what our role as parents has been.”
The documentary follows the story of four parents, all of whom are local to Redcliffe.
“There’s lots of stuff around healing and generational trauma, and how they themselves were parented,” Sam said.
“There have been big changes in parenting, a lot of mums are no longer at home all the time, there’s a big shift in technology, and the awareness of our emotions – the acceptance of our emotions, and that it’s ok to feel our feelings.
“It’s ok for our kids to be emotional.”
The Screening and Fundraiser
Womenspace chairwoman, Ludmila Doneman, said the fundraiser was aimed at bringing the community together.
“Everyone needs to feel connected, to have that experience,” she said.
“The beauty of this film is that there’s no blame attached to people, everyone wants to do their best, and this film shows how people can do this – and it’s for men and women, and grandparents as well.”
SANDBAG co-ordinator, Kym de Thierry, said there was more awareness around generational trauma and the impact it had on families.
“This screening is a way for people to get information and feel safe doing that,” she said.
“People can take what they need from this film and apply it to their own situation.”
Sam said there had been a “beautiful response” to the film.
“It’s nourishing and it’s truthful,” she said. “There’s some universal truths in the film, and it is a message that is cutting through.”
Tickets for the event are $15, light refreshments will be served, and some childcare will be available on the day.
Seen: The Film
- Saturday, 18 October, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
- Sandgate Town Hall
- Cnr Cliff and Seymour Streets, Sandgate
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