Gone Guys: Film Screening and Discussion

Gone Guys explores a “quiet crisis” in our communities, hidden in plain sight: the increasing disengagement and isolation of boys and young men. Set in rural Vermont, this documentary brings national data to life highlighting the struggles faced by boys and young men and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation. A DISCUSSION WILL FOLLOW THE FILM SCREENING. Gone Guys Trailer | www.goneguysfilm.com A Well Told Films Production. Directed by Chad Ervin, Produced by Angela Snow 45 minutes // English // 2025 Presented by The Richard E. & Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation and The Vermont Community Foundation. Synopsis: Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school, work, and broader society. They’re falling behind academically, struggling with loneliness and isolation, and facing rising rates of substance abuse and suicide.  This 45-minute documentary draws on the influential work of Richard V. Reeves’ “Of Boys and Men”, illuminating these challenges through powerful data and compelling personal stories. Many of us have experienced these issues first-hand, but it can be difficult to talk about them. It’s not an either-or choice: caring more about boys and men does not mean caring less about women and girls.  Set in rural Vermont, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men, educators, mentors, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures. PRESENTING PARTNERS Well Told Films Production Company Documentary production company based in Montpelier, Vermont, specializing in stories that inspire positive change, highlight potential solutions to complex problems, and foster community building. The Vermont Community Foundation Presenting Partner Executive Producer: Felipe Rivera, Vice President for Strategy and Communications The Vermont Community Foundation serves as a catalyst for social and economic progress in Vermont, supporting initiatives that build stronger communities and expand opportunity for all. The Richard E. & Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation Presenting Partner Executive Producer: Lauren Curry, Executive Director The Richard E. & Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation invests in programs and partnerships that create opportunity, help meet basic needs, and strengthen Vermont communities.