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The grizzlies
Based on a true story, The Grizzlies is about the determination and resilience of a group of Inuit youth in a small Arctic community. In 1998, first-time teacher Russ Sheppard (Ben Schnetzer) moves north for a job at a local school in Kugluktuk, a town struggling with one of the highest suicide rates in North America. With […]
Drawing from life: Moving away from suicide towards life. A documentary-animation hybrid
This short documentary follows a group therapy workshop for people who have attempted to end their lives more than once. A hybrid of vérité and animation, the film is a candid portrayal of 12 people who together, for 20 weeks, take on their fears, their behaviours and their ghosts to move towards life and away […]
Cry for help
Takes a critical look at the issues surrounding teen depression and suicide. Takes an imtimate look at the efforts of two high schools to identify adolescents at risk. It examines the difficult transition from high school to college through a first-person account.
Adolescent boys who are suicidal.
In Adolescent Boys Who Are Suicidal, David A. Jobes demonstrates his integrative, problem-solving approach to working with male adolescents who have contemplated or attempted suicide. Preliminary research suggests that although men and male adolescents are more likely to complete suicide compared to females, there is evidence to suggest clinical success if they are engaged in […]
Shattered dreams
A powerful and emotional exploration of the experiences of a family forced to deal with the tragedy of schizophrenia in a loved one: not once, but twice. The Martini family of Calgary lived through the turmoil of losing their youngest son Ben to Schizophrenia and eventually suicide, only to discover six years later that a […]
Tony: Back from the brink.
A victim of childhood violence and neglect, Tony Kalluk spent half of his first forty years in jail or on probation. He was angry, violent; he attempted “suicide by police” but was only shot in the leg. Later something changed; he returned home to Clyde River, became a counselor to others in distress, and started […]
Men get depression.
Explores the effects of depression through profiles of a former NFL Quarterback, a Fortune 500 CEO, an Iraq War veteran, a university professor, a pastor and others.
The listeners: A new documentary about suicide hotline volunteers.DVD
Eleven young volunteers undergo some of the nation₂s most rigorous training to become volunteer counselors in a suicide hotline call center at Headquarters, a crisis center since the early 70’s, and legendary for its level of commitment through volunteer counseling. Learning how to listen with empathy and without judging proves harder and more taxing than […]
Cobain: Montage of heck
Cobain – Montage of Heck invites you to experience Kurt’s life, art and mind through his own unique lens, bringing you as close to the generation-defining icon as it’s possible to get. Experience Kurt Cobain like never before in the first fully-authorized portrait of the famed rock music icon. Director Brett Morgen expertly blends Cobain’s […]
Kids talkin’ about death.
An upbeat presentation on a topic that will affect everyone whether it’€™s the loss of the family’€™s pet, of a family member or a friend. Children talk candidly about how they perceive death and the attempts to derail the idea that death is gloom and doom are quite successful. A frank discussion of the topic […]
Helping teens cope with death.
The DVD ” is a window into the lives of 6 grieving teens who attended peer support groups at The Dougy Center. The DVD and 12-page companion guide provide insight to the thoughts, feelings and changes that teens often experience. The DVD and guide are a resource for training purposes.”
Supporting the grieving child.
A must-have resource for parents, therapists, counselors, teachers and school administrators, members of the clergy, and anyone wishing to understand support children grieving a death. Includes bonus material on telling children about a death, their emotions and behaviors at different ages and stages of development, the role of kids at funerals, and more.
When someone dies: An emotional and theoretical approach to understanding loss and bereavement.
This DVD explores how three individuals experienced loss when someone close to them died and traces how their grief changed with the passage of time.
Native American nations: Our own names & locations.
Shows names (indigenous and common) and locations of Native American nations.
Enduring love, transforming loss.
A 50-minute research-based documentary that answers the research question ÒWhat is the experience of living and transforming with loss for mothers whose babies died?Ó The mothers articulated their descriptions eloquently, describing the suffering of the loss of their baby while creating rituals of remembrance and celebrating the baby as a treasured family member. They appreciated […]
Cyber bullying.
Follows the lives of four youth and explores how technology has changed everything about how kids relate to each other and the dangers that come with instant communications in public forums.
When your hands are tied.
An educational film that explores the unique ways in which young Native Americans are finding to express themselves in a contemporary world while maintaining strong traditional values.
A life worth living DVD.
Looks at the suicide issue amongst First Nations from a historical and cultural perspective and presents positive examples of native-run programs. Shows aboriginal groups who incorporate traditional teachings and cultural values, raise suicide awareness through a cross-country walk, create youth programs and training-the-trainer workshops.
Running from crazy.
This documentary examines the personal journey of Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of writer Ernest Hemingway, as she strives for a deeper understanding of the suicide and mental illness that have afflicted so many of her family members. Intimate verité footage and raw, emotional interviews with Mariel and her daughter are interwoven with rarely seen archival […]
Whispers of life.
Deep in his thoughts and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, Tom, a gay teenager, is jolted out of his quaint and meditative park retreat by painful and homophobic words from his classmate. A few benches over, sits Charles, a man in his late forties, who witnesses the bullying. After the bullies leave, and to TomÕs surprise, […]
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