Face to Face (2003 film)

Face to Face is a 2003 Australian drama film directed by Simon Harvey. The film is based on a stage play of the same name by David Williamson.

The film centers around a community mediation session following an act of workplace violence. Greg Baldoni, a construction worker, attacks his foreman, Kevin. The film unfolds as the participants, including Greg, Kevin, their workmates, a union representative, and the mediator, grapple with the underlying issues and attempt to find a resolution through restorative justice.

The narrative explores themes of workplace bullying, economic pressures, toxic masculinity, and the potential for reconciliation. It highlights the challenges of communication and understanding in conflict resolution, and examines the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution methods compared to traditional legal processes. The film aims to portray the complexities of human relationships and the often-overlooked human cost of industrial disputes.