PARIS — The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative is hosting a screening of “Paper Tigers,” a film that captures the pain, danger, beauty and hopes of struggling teens — and the teachers armed with new science and fresh approaches that are changing lives for the better.

The documentary film will be screened at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School auditorium.

The film follows a year in the life of an alternative high school in Walla Walla, Wash., that has radically changed its approach to disciplining its students, and in the process has become a promising model for how to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disease that affect families.

A short, facilitated discussion will take place after the movie to allow audience members the opportunity to reflect on the film and what it means for the community.

A recent showing of the movie in Rumford sparked moving and insightful comments from the crowd of 60 people.

“We are very excited to be able to bring “Paper Tigers” to the Oxford Hills area,” says Brendan Schauffler of the Oxford County Wellness Collaborative. “We know from our members that adverse childhood experiences is a very important topic, and one that deserves more attention so that we can create the sort of informed and resilient communities that will allow our kids to become successful adults.”

The Wellness Collaborative’s Community Safety Workgroup is working to hold showings of the film across the county in an effort to build awareness of some of the key ideas underlying the documentary.

The screenings will be followed by an educational opportunity held in the spring to deepen the understanding around ACEs and resiliency — the idea that a safe environment with caring, health relationships can help to heal from trauma.

The film contains harsh language and some graphic footage and may not be suitable for young children.

Snow date will be Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Refreshments and childcare will be provided.

FMI: www.PaperTigersMovie.com.