Left Write Hook Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion at The Dax Centre

Left Write Hook Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion

For eight survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a groundbreaking program combining boxing and creative writing, turns into a journey of recovery, transformation and friendship.

As a part of our She Who Persists exhibition programming, join us at The Dax Centre for a special screening of the incredibly moving documentary, Left Write Hook, followed by a panel discussion with the film's director, Shannon Owen, creator of the Left Write Hook program, Donna Lyon, and two program participants, Lauren Wraight and Julie. 

Film Synopsis:

Left Write Hook follows the journey of eight female and gender diverse survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who participate in an innovative recovery program combining the physicality of boxing with the emotional power of creative writing. Gaining a space to release their memories, reclaim their bodies and imagine new lives for themselves.

Through powerful participatory filmmaking and with unprecedented access, this documentary captures an amazing journey of self-discovery, resilience, recovery, transformation, and friendship, as they begin to regain agency and take back their power.

Left Write Hook offers audiences a profound understanding of what it means to be a victim-survivor today, and the power and strength that can come from connection and healing.

Date: Saturday 1 March 2025 

Time: 3-6pm 

Location: The Dax Centre & Kenneth Myer Auditorium, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC.

Tickets: $35

The screening and panel will be followed by refreshments in the gallery. We will also provide refreshments during the film. 

Please be advised that the documentary and panel discussion will involve discussion of lived experience of abuse and lived experience of mental ill health.

Learn more about the Left Write Hook program:
Left Write Hook

Please reach out to info@daxcentre.org or call 9349 2538 with any questions.