50% of men have considered, or are considering suicide.
'Disconnected' is unscripted stories of those who have lived through the experience of suicide, shining a light on stigma and the need for connection. https://t.co/rP8V23ZNey
https://t.co/WYdVSFy5e8
We are not there to tell you how to think about suicide.
We made a film to help you process the many unanswered questions.
We dont think anyone has the answers.
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@NdoroFilm @benzosarebad Sometimes I feel my story is not yet over. Sometimes it is like I am still on set, still filming the life, the plot, the scenes... I think the story is not yet over and I'm getting to the root of it. But I also am trying to share my understanding as it unfolds.
When we started researching into our documentary on suicide we approached MH professionals who warned us that whatever is said on suicide there is a backlash.
We want to dispel that by encouraging conversation that many have been unable to have.
Tried to make new things - hand printed tote bags and t-shirts!
Feedback has been great so far and orders coming in. Took an opportunity to learn and it turned out great, bruised and battered - creativity won in the end. 😝
#karoo#handmade#printmaking#southafricanartist
I realized after you said this that I didn't even give myself a chance to see that I also have my own language. That to me is a small sense of empowerment. It is often that when the helplessness is very loud, I feel so far from everyone, especially myself. Thank you Odette
@DogsontheRunDoc Responding as if that is true. Being a burden. I hate it. It is so hard to talk. And when you do talk, it is as if you speak a different language. You also hope that when you speak, it changes things.
I want to write a book. All about the politics of being a woman in the arts. So I’m hosting a series of intimate talks @RoundhouseLDN@NationalTheatre@Sadlers_Wells@The_Globe to explore the topic and I’d love to see you there. Free but please RSVP https://t.co/PYHed7ZmBZ
Through our stories it is clear that due to the stigma, those who lost loved ones by suicide feel so much shame, lack of support and struggle to discuss their grief. We are looking for partners who will share the film on their platforms. #suicidebereavement#SuicideAwareness
@SustainableArts@DogsontheRunDoc perhaps a residency on disconnection, life, grief, would be a great time to expand the reach as well expand the work itself re: film. Especially as parents... your work is important!
Artist parents! this is the only residency (we know of) founded specifically with you in mind! deadline 5/1 https://t.co/hQYyp66lBk #artistparent#artistresidency