BCSS will screen the documentary ‘Insanity: The Mental Health Crisis’ by Wendy Hill-Tout and host a panel discussion for National Schizophrenia & Psychosis Awareness Day at The Rio Theatre on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
‘Insanity: The Mental Health Crisis’ is an autobiographical documentary about director Wendy Hill-Tout’s experience navigating her brother Bruce’s schizophrenia and his subsequent disappearance 25 years ago. This film details the experience of her own family as well as others as they struggle to navigate Canada’s mental health system. Hill-Tout interviews family members, activists, and front-line workers to explore how the justice and healthcare systems could provide additional support for these vulnerable communities.
For a quick preview of the film, you can watch the trailer here:
‘Insanity: The Mental Health Crisis’ was screened at select theatres nationwide last year, and we are very excited to screen it on such an important awareness day. The event will open to the public at 12:00 pm as a free educational opportunity that people must register for to attend. The opening remarks and screening of the documentary will not be recorded; however, the panel discussion at the end will be recorded so we can share it with our members and stakeholders.
The event will begin at 12:00 pm and start with commentary on the partnership between the province and BCSS, and discuss how we can bridge the gap between families and the resources available in their communities.
Event details
WHAT: A documentary screening of ‘Insanity: The Mental Health Crisis’ hosted by the BC Schizophrenia Society followed by a panel discussion
WHY: to increase awareness and education of severe mental illness for National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day
WHEN: Saturday, May 25th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 2:15 pm
SCHEDULE:
- Doors open – 12 pm
- Opening Remarks – 12:30 pm
- Documentary Screening – 12:45 pm
- Panel Discussion – 1:40 pm
- Event end – 2:15 pm
WHERE: The Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC)
We hope you will be able to join us for this event and look forward to the dialogue and discussion that will follow.