“The child may not remember, but the body remembers.”

Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.

HOW LONG IS THE FILM?

Resilience is one hour long.

IS THE FILM RATED?

The film is not rated and contains no profanity.

IS IT AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY SCREENINGS?

Resilience is currently available for community screenings and for EDU purchases through TUGG. See Buy The Film for more information. Follow Resilience’s festival tour on the Resilience and KPJR Films Facebook pages. If you sign up to receive updates on our website, you will be notified of all upcoming events.

WHAT FESTIVALS HAS RESILIENCE ATTENDED?

Resilience premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has been accepted to the Sonoma Film Festival, the Santa Barbara Film Festival, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, the Cleveland Film Festival, the Rochester Film Festival, and the Minneapolis Film Festival. More festival dates coming soon!

HOW CAN WE SEE RESILIENCE AT A FESTIVAL?

Register on the Resilience website for updates and receive festival announcements and links to purchase tickets.

IS RESILIENCE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?

Currently, Resilience is not available for purchase. Stay tuned for information on special event screenings, and sign up to receive updates on the release dates for Resilience.

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