WEST DUMMERSTON-Lydia’s Friends, the friends-of-the-library organization that supports the Dummerston Community Center & Library, is screening the documentary Gone Guys Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m.
The film invites viewers into a timely, necessary conversation about the challenges facing boys and young men today. Produced by Well Told Films and made possible with leadership support from The Richard E. & Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation and the Vermont Community Foundation, Gone Guys explores the growing disconnection many boys face in school, work, and community life — and how that disconnection is reshaping the social fabric in Vermont and beyond.
Through personal stories, striking data, and expert insight, the film examines how issues like struggles in school, loneliness, and even radicalization are taking root in the lives of young men — and what communities can do about it.
“This is an issue we are hearing more and more about from parents, educators, business owners, and others,” said Dan Smith, president & CEO of the Vermont Community Foundation. “Something is out of sync for many boys and young men, and it’s showing up in classrooms, job sites, and communities.”
As a community, Smith said, “we must hold two truths at once: that advancing opportunity for women and girls remains essential — and that boys and young men are struggling in ways we can no longer ignore. Gone Guys invites us to face that complexity with care, curiosity, and a willingness to listen.”
Dummerston’s screening will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Angela Snow, the producer of the film who grew up in Dummerston. She will be joined by Dummerston School Principal Julianne Eagan.
This screening is free, open to all, and refreshments will be served. The Dummerston Community Center & Library is located in the heart of West Dummerston at 150 West St.
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