Reel Mind Theatre & Film Series
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 06/18/2019
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TUESDAY, May 14 at 7PM - EVELYN (Western NY Premiere!) - Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY
Documentary, 2018, 100 minutes, 2018
Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel
In this film, Oscar-winning director Orlando von Einsiedel (The White Helmets, Virunga) turns the camera on himself and his family as they embark on a journey of remembrance and closure over a decade-old suicide. Special guest: Gwennie von Einsiedel;
TUESDAY, May 21 at 7PM - THE S WORD - Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY
Documentary, 2017, 94 minutes
Directed by Lisa Klein
A suicide attempt survivor is on a mission to find fellow survivors and document their stories of unguarded courage, insight, pain and humor. Along the way, she discovers a national community rising to transform personal struggles into action.
Skillfully weaving stories of survivors from a cross section of America including LGBTQ, African American and Asian American communities, the film candidly shares their profoundly moving stories of trauma, mental health challenges, survival and advocacy, and shows how their journeys are driving the national movement to take the “S” word from unthinkable to preventable.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 at 7PM - EVERY BRILLIANT THING - Cinema Theatre 957 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY
Documentary, 2016, 62 minutes
Directors: Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Starring: Jonny Donahoe
A film of a live stage performance at the Barrow Street Theatre in NYC. A young boy of 7 creates a list of things worth living for - all in an attempt to raise the spirits of his chronically depressed mother - in this adaptation of the acclaimed, interactive one-character show. As he grows, the list evolves from things like "ice cream" and "people falling over" to more complex observations and feelings. By the end, everyone in the theatre is in agreement that "things get better. They don't always get brilliant, but they get better."
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 - CLOSING NIGHT WITH ART, MUSIC & FILM! - Hart Theater, Jewish Community Center 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY
Special juried art exhibit curated by the Mental Health Association’s Creative Wellness Opportunities;
Executive Director: Veronica Weider
7 PM: Film Screenings
- Design-Ability - In a visual world, original design is more valuable than ever – and harder to find. In Barcelona, the design studio La Casa de Carlota produces beautiful campaigns for clients like Nestlé, San Miguel, Danone and Barcelona’s City Council.
Harnessing the unique skills of a creative team which includes members with Down syndrome and autism, the studio competes with the best in the business. Through the experiences of Odile, Joan, Quim, Carlo and Sophie and their unique approach to their lives, work and creativity, the film both explores and celebrates the value of difference
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Q&A to follow with:
- Karen James, expert in Schizophrenia and the Workplace
- Laura Mancuso, Art Coordinator, Creative Wellness Opportunities (part of the Mental Health Association)
- Facilitator: GABE NATHAN, Editor-in-Chief, OC87 Recovery Diaries
- OC87 Recovery Diaries: Sneak Peek Short - Our friends from the OC87 Recovery Diaries join us once again from Philadelphia to present a sneak peek at their latest project, a road trip across the Northeast, interviewing people about their stories of mental health hope & recovery.
Q&A to follow with:
- Special Guest! GABE NATHAN, Editor-in-Chief, OC87 Recovery Diaries
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