Co-Presented by Hamilton Artists Inc. & Factory Media Centre In Partnership with Art with Impact
Wed, July 29, 2020 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Movies for Mental Health (Online) is a 1.5-hour virtual workshop that uses the power of film to unite folks in community, connection, and conversation. Our facilitator will work to create a brave space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour; Queer and Trans folks; individuals with lived experiences of mental health issues and/or disabilities; and all who participate.
This interactive, online experience will feature an open discussion on mental health, the stigma that frequently surrounds mental illness, and media portrayals of mental health issues. Following this will be a live screening of three award-winning short films featuring non-comprehensive QTBIPOC experiences of mental health, therapeutic activities to consciously connect minds and bodies, and a collective exploration around what the work means for us as individuals. The event will culminate in a panel of lived-experience speakers and mental health resources, empowering us to share our own stories and access support available to us in these uncertain times.
Accessibility:
An “active listener” will be present and available via a typed private chat for the duration of the workshop. Mental health phone/text lines will be shared as well.
How to attend:
This is a free event, everyone is welcome to attend. Participants must register in advance on the Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamilton-artists-inc-presents-movies-for-mental-health-online-tickets-112159983530
This workshop is co-presented by Hamilton Artists Inc., in partnership with Art with Impact.