"The Upstanders" Documentary; Building Resilience & Empathy

100 South Brainard Ave,LaGrange IL 60525

28 October, 2021

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Stand against Cyberbullying - get practical tips to change the narrative. Stand up, speak out & support. Become an Upstander not a Bystander Parent Community Network, is thrilled to present a screening of The Upstanders: A documentary about resilience and the power of connection to end bullying. The Upstanders is unsettling and uplifting, causing us all to examine our behavior, inspiring us to do better, be better, and stand up against victimization and cyber-bullying. Our intention in showing this film is to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion. The third installment in the award-winning Mental Health Trilogy (Angst & Like were the first two which we have screened previously), The Upstanders delves deep into cyber-bullying, showing the perspectives of those who bully, their victims, and the trauma of the bystander. Woven through this film is the very personal, first-hand account of a family’s tragic loss that inspired new legislation to turn the tide against this very real epidemic. As with all of the films in the trilogy, true stories are featured alongside the latest scientific and medical research, along with strategies to empower all communities to stand-up against bullying. Covid-19 has only exacerbated this problem of cyber-abuse, by providing a bully-ripe environment of isolation, anxiety and increased time on screens. Most often driven by pain, bullies are searching for that jolt of power when putting someone else down – and there is plenty of pain going around now. Today, with the quick push of a few buttons, bullies have the ability to persistently harass, humiliate and degrade their peers 24/7. We are eternally grateful to the Molak family who let us document their journey, as they channeled their grief into tangible change: the creation of David’s Law.” We encourage you to bring your children aged 10+ with you to the screening.  Take this opportunity to engage your child in a dialogue about acceptable use of devices, social media and applications.  A moderated discussion will take place following the screening.   FAQs Can I bring my child? Children aged 10+ are invited to attend the screening with you.   Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, to expedite the check-in process, please present printed tickets at the door.  What time should I arrive? We suggest you arrive 20 minutes prior to the Screening. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Yes, tickets are transferrable.  Please email us at [email protected]  Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Yes, but we request that you write the name of the attendee on the ticket if it differs from the original. Where do I park? There is limited parking at Lyons Township North Campus.  You may park in the school parking lot off of Cossitt Ave.  There is additional parking available west of Lyons Township on Cossitt around the LT Soccer Field.  Please carpool, if possible.   Where is will the screening be held? In the Reber Center.  Enter through the main doors on Cossitt Ave (corner of Cossitt Ave and Brainard Ave).  The Reber Center is up one set of stairs and will be on your right.   Parent Community Network (PCN) is a nonprofit 501c3 volunteer group offering programs and networking events that bring together parents, educators, and community members, providing information targeted to each stage of child development: from toddlers to teens and beyond. PCN seeks to strengthen the environment for our kids by creating opportunities for adults to become informed, support each other, and open up lines of communication so that our kids can grow up: healthy & well-adjusted,  free of violence, and  free of substance abuse.  Since 1997, PCN has been an enduring community resource in Lyons Township and surrounding areas.