[Adta] Fw: Film of possible interest for mental health providers, famiies with mentally ill members, and others

[Elissa White]

Julie,

I just read a review of this film and it was, indeed, a good review.  
Apparently,
Greco grew up with a mother who was mentally ill and he felt that making
this movie was his way of telling about his life as well as what 
families go
through when someone is ill.

I hope to see it --  thanks for sending this -=-

Elissa White


On Oct 11, 2007, at 7:08 PM, Julie Miller wrote:

> This was sent to me and I thought it would be good to pass on to the 
> listserve.
>
> Too often, popular culture depicts mental illness in ways that
> reinforce stigma and misunderstanding.  But today, we have a
> special opportunity to ask you to support a film that poignantly
> captures the effect of mental illness on a family, and contains
> powerful and accurate messages to help reduce stigma.
> CANVAS is a feature film written and directed by Joseph Greco,
> depicting his experience as a young boy whose mother has
> schizophrenia.  It stars Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden and
> Emmy Award winner Joe Pantoliano.  More information about Canvas is
> at www.canvasthefilm.com
> The movie is opening in very limited release.  If ticket sales on
> opening day are good, it will go on to national release.  But if
> sales are disappointing, the film will have no further theatrical
> distribution at all.
> IT'S ESSENTIAL THAT WE SUPPORT THIS FILM.  HERE'S HOW:
> SPREAD THE WORD.  Forward this email to 10 people.  Ask them to
> help, too.
> BUY TICKETS.  Opening day ticket sales will determine whether this
> film has a future.  Whether you live in one of the cities listed
> below or not, please buy as many tickets as you can.  And if you do
> live in one of those cities, see the film and bring your friends.
> It will touch you.
> NYC - October 12th
> Regal Union Square Stadium 14
> 850 Broadway
> (212) 253-6266
> Chicago - October 12th
> AMC Loews 600 North Michigan 9
> 600 N. Michigan Ave.
> (312) 255-9347
> Los Angeles - October 19th
> Laemmle Sunset 5
> 8000 Sunset Blvd.
> (323) 848-3505
> Scottsdale - October 19th
> Harkins Shea 14
> 7354 E. Shea Blvd
> Scottsdale, AZ 85260
> Fort Lauderdale - October 19th
> Location TBD - please visit www.canvasthefilm.com for updates.
> For more information on the American Foundation for Suicide
> Prevention, please visit the AFSP website.
>
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> Julie
>
> Julie Miller LCSW, LCAT ADTR 
> Eastern Region MAL
> American Dance Therapy Association
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