After months visiting schools to spread anti-bullying messages, musician Glenn Haworth decided he wanted to do more.
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With his school tours, combining live music and a call for students to support each other and seek help if they are facing problems, the Haworth Guitars store owner has played for thousands of kids across the region.
With his new documentary, Generation Change, Haworth hopes he can spread his message even further.
‘‘It’s a look at bullying today, because it has changed even from when I was younger with cyber-bullying,’’ Mr Haworth said.
‘‘Kids struggle with it. I want to get through to them and tell them to talk about it with someone they trust, to help them through the situation.’’
The 20-minute documentary will be launched at Greater Union Shellharbour on November 12, accompanied by several musical performances.
Mr Haworth has funded the film himself, with proceeds from the screening to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Generation Change, produced by Wollongong film-maker Daniel Cartwright, collects interviews and testimonials from psychologists and behavioural therapists, but it will be the words of Ness Love-Monk that may resonate the strongest.
Ms Love-Monk, whose daughter committed suicide after long-term cyber-bullying, said she wanted to share her story to prevent other families from experiencing the same heartache she is still going through.
‘‘It was just her two-year anniversary, and it is still as raw today as when it happened,’’ Ms Love-Monk said.
‘‘Bullying is out there. I want to let people know it is real, and how to seek help. Helping someone could mean you are saving a life.’’
Tickets for the Generation Change premiere are available via haworthguitars.com.au or at the Haworth stores in Shellharbour and Fairy Meadow.