Chasing Childhood is a feature length documentary that explores a phenomenon affecting kids from a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Free play and independence have all but disappeared, supplanted by relentless perfectionism and record high anxiety and depression. What’s lost goes well beyond our idyllic conceptions of childhood past. When kids don’t play unsupervised by adults, they don’t gain critical life skills: grit, independence, and resourcefulness. Though they may appear more accomplished on paper, by the time they get to college they are often falling apart, lacking the emotional tools to navigate young adulthood.
The film explores how we got here and how we might empower our kids. Potential solutions are offered by the leaders of this movement, including former Stanford Dean and author of How to Raise an Adult Julie Lythcott-Haims, Biological Psychologist Peter Gray, and others.
Sponsored by the Winthrop Elementary School and Defending the Early Years, registrants will be sent a link to view the film between May 19-21st. On May 27, registrants will be able to attend and ask questions during a live online discussion session with Dr. Peter Gray.
For more information, please contact us via email at info@reellinkfilms.com or call (510) 982-4764.
