ABOUT THE FILM


Travel across America with two young women who interview hundreds of girls, women and experts about the ‘mean girl phenomenon.’ Explore ‘girl world’, the cultural and media factors that nurture female aggression and the devastating impact of girl vs. girl bullying on self‐esteem and mental health.

Finding Kind has been screened in schools and film festivals across the USA. Filmmakers Lauren and Molly and their ‘Kind Campaign’ have grabbed national media attention and have been featured on news programs on major TV networks and talk‐shows shows like Dr. Phil and Good Morning America.

THIS FREE PROGRAM HELD IN GTA SCHOOLS INCLUDES:

A post‐screening panel discussion with the documentary film makers, Lauren Parsekian and Molly Stroud and an expert on bullying and mental health.

Download the Study Guide for Teachers HERE

Please contact Workman Arts 416 583‐4339

AWARDS

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Social Justice Award
Toronto International Film Festival: Sprockets: Student Choice Award
Palm Beach Women's International Film Festival: Best Documentary
Las Vegas Film Festival: Best Educational Film
FEEDBACK

“Phenomenal documentary and very inspiring! It is so relatable to adolescents… it is important for youth to recognize the negative consequences of bullying and the lasting impact their words can have.” Students, U of T’s Club CAMH

“I found this film very engaging as it made a very important issue accessible to so many …offers an elegant approach to building community among girls/women.” Alison Day, Psychologist, Dufferin Peel CDSB

ABOUT THE RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS YOUTH FILM PROGRAM

The Rendezvous with Madness Youth Film Program (YFP) is presented as part of the annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival (RWM). FYP is designed for high school students with the purpose of stimulating interest in mental health issues, increasing understanding of people with mental illness and addiction issues and combating the stigma associated with it. Presentations are followed by discussion led by a moderator and a carefully selected panel that includes the filmmakers, a mental health professional, and youth with actual