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For questions about the film, its screenings, or potential partnerships, contact our partners by email at info@mylifemylesson.org.
Film & Campaign
My Life My Lesson is connected to the wider Film & Campaign effort around the documentary, which brings together screenings and related outreach. Visit the Film & Campaign website for more on that broader initiative.
For screening schedules and venue details, see the Screenings page, or return to the Home page for an overview of the film.
The documentary follows a teenager over two formative years as she tries to build a normal life shaped by the impact of witnessing abuse in her childhood home. The film frames her everyday teenage experiences alongside the lasting imprint of the stepfather violence she saw as a young girl, allowing viewers to sit alongside her through ordinary moments and more difficult reflections. That long arc gives the story room to breathe, keeping the focus on resilience rather than spectacle and inviting audiences to consider how childhood exposure to violence can echo into later relationships and routines. By following one young person across two years, the project asks a quiet but persistent question about what healing can look like when a teenager is still becoming herself.
Beyond the central story, the documentary connects to wider conversations about domestic violence, family, and recovery. Its screening programme has travelled through festivals and curated events, often paired with discussions that bring together people who work in shelters, schools, and advocacy. Those screenings aim to create space for reflection and conversation rather than offering simple answers, recognising that conversations about abuse can be difficult to start. By pairing a personal narrative with public screenings, the team hopes to encourage viewers, especially younger ones, to recognise warning signs, support friends, and understand that change is possible. The film treats its audience as participants in a shared process of understanding, giving it a continuing role in conversations that extend well beyond the cinema.
The website itself serves as a hub for anyone interested in arranging screenings, following updates, or learning more about the team behind the project. Visitors can find information about screenings, press materials, posters, and a trailer that introduces its central themes, along with credits and biographies that contextualise the people involved. The site is also designed to support organisers who want to host the film in their own communities, offering practical guidance for setting up events. By gathering these resources in one place, the project aims to keep momentum around the documentary alive between festival appearances, encouraging audiences, partners, and journalists to stay connected and continue the conversation.