Friday Night Films: Screenings That Spark Conversation

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The Wisdom of Trauma (2021) Run Time: 1 hr, 27 min Cast: Dr. Gabor Maté, Russell Brand, Tim Ferris Synopsis: 1 in 5 Americans are diagnosed with mental illness every year. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in the US for youth aged 15-24, and kills over 48,300 in the US and 800,000 people globally per year. Drug overdose kills 81,000 in the US annually. The autoimmune disorder epidemic affects 24 million people in the US alone. What is going on? The interconnected epidemics of anxiety, chronic illness and substance abuse are, according to Dr Gabor Maté, normal - but not in the way you might think. Imagine a trauma-informed world. Imagine your own family and community. Might the teachers act differently in your schools? How about the doctors seeking to help you heal? The judges responsible for deciding sentences? The policy makers who define our collective structures and the leaders we appoint to represent our voice? We hold the vision of a world that breaks free of cycles of trauma and becomes more open and inclusive. It all starts with us, truly. Humanity and the planet are suffering because our culture lacks understanding about trauma and its root causes. We believe that addressing these topics is a key to creating a trauma-sensitive, trauma-informed world. This film offers a powerful vision for hope, compassion and healing. Trailer: https://youtu.be/70HNmSsJvVU?si=uYwCVASJH523VszO Itinerary: Doors Open at 6pm Refreshments and Snacks Served Films Begins Promptly at 6:30pm Discussion Follows Free Event, Donations Welcome BYOB permitted LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE – RSVP REQUIRED Carpooling Encouraged. Maximum of 12 seats available. RSVP through this Facebook Event Required. If you reply “Going” and can’t make it, please change your status so that someone else might have the opportunity to attend. We appreciate your kindness and consideration.