15 Mar The Upstanders
FREE virtual screening & panel discussion with
Michael J. Chase, Founder of The Kindness Center
Join us for a FREE Virtual Screening of The Upstanders, followed by a panel and Q&A session with Michael J. Chase, founder of The Kindness Center. This event is a collaboration between Freeport Community Services and RSU5.
March 29, 2022 at 6:30 pm
The Upstanders is an iNDIEFLIX Original documentary about resilience, and the power of connection to end bullying.
The Upstanders explores all sides of cyber-bullying, from bully to victim, bystanders and family members. Social media’s power means that bullying is now a 24/7 phenomenon, where even changing schools and phone numbers, or deleting accounts cannot stop the cycle. Covid has increased the incidence of cyber-bullying by 70%. Changing human behavior and connection is the key, and this is what the film addresses.
Weaving together personal stories of teenagers and their families, as well as teachers and brain-scientists, The Upstanders shows the importance of empathy and resilience to transforming attitudes and action, and highlights new laws and established programs that are already reducing bullying in schools and communities. It shows that everyone is needed to eradicate cyber-bullying, and gives bystanders the confidence and tools to become ‘Upstanders’, and help change the narrative.
Michael J. Chase, Founder of The Kindness Center
Michael J. Chase is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, and one of today’s most influential voices for creating a kinder world. After founding The Kindness Center in 2007, he began teaching his philosophies throughout the US and Canada, sharing stages with Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, and other prominent self-empowerment leaders.
Michael’s books and presentations, which concentrate on kindness, compassion, and resiliency, reveal how living from the heart plays a significant role in healing our lives and the planet. His work has centered on positive mental health in recent years, now offering workshops to promote emotional wellness through heart-inspired principles.