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A better man, Intervention Productions ; in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada ; produced in association with TVO ; a film by Attiya Khan and Lawrence Jackman ; written and directed by Attiya Khan and Lawrence Jackman ; producer, Christine Kleckner ; producer, Justine Pimlott

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A better man

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Intervention Productions ; in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada ; produced in association with TVO ; a film by Attiya Khan and Lawrence Jackman ; written and directed by Attiya Khan and Lawrence Jackman ; producer, Christine Kleckner ; producer, Justine Pimlott

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"Filmmaker Attiya Khan was 16 when she dated Steve. Now, two decades later, here they are again, sitting across from each other, not to reminisce but to process. In a powerful act of restorative justice, they've come together to talk through their violent relationship. What drove Steve to abuse Attiya daily during the two years they were together? Illuminating a new paradigm for domestic-violence prevention, A Better Man offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abuse"--Container

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