About two months ago, BRAVE hosted a film screening of “Paper Tigers,” a documentary demonstrating how schools and communities can combat ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) that affect the development of their children. This month, on Nov. 17, they will be showing a follow up documentary by the same filmmakers, “Resilience.”
“Resilience” takes a deeper look at the science behind ACEs and what people can do to mitigate their effects on young people. The hour-long documentary looks at how stressful and traumatic events can alter a child’s brain development. It also discusses how this can increase a child’s risk for sickness, behavioral problems, and even early death.
“‘Resilience’, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back,” reads a description of the documentary on KPJR Film’s website. “Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge technology and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress.”
Maleah Wenzel, a member of BRAVE, said that they are holding a private viewing on Nov. 13 for BRAVE and other invited organizations. A public viewing will be given at Wrangell High School on Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. She said that this movie was important for people to see, especially for people in Wrangell. Domestic violence, poverty, and child abuse are issues that Wrangell, and communities across Southeast Alaska, struggle with. Wenzel said that becoming more aware of ACEs was a good step in the right direction to combat these issues.
“I think this film can really help people be more conscious and learn ways to act, learn things you can do both in your personal life and in your work to help people who have gone through Adverse Childhood Experiences or going through it themselves,” she said.
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