MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION are fundamental parts of our human experience and they have always been difficult to present and discuss in the public arena. Fear and stigma routinely make accurate representations and presentations next to impossible. The vehicle through which mental illness and addiction are most often presented publicly…
It’s been two years since Mackenzie Phillips came out on Oprah and in her book High On Arrival with the story of sexual abuse from her father. The admission made a huge impact on other survivors out there as finally someone has spoken out about one of the last taboos. …
Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival runs November 5th – 13th in Toronto, Ontario with over 20 programs of feature and short films on mental illness and addiction. Highlights of the festival include Le Dernier pour la Route (One for the Road), Rouge Ciel, Crooked Beauty, So You’re Going Crazy, My Suicide and the closing night gala The Man of a Thousand Songs featuring a live performance by Ron Hynes. In addition to films there are various Artist Talks discussing the connections between mental illness/addition and creativity which have free admission. Most films are $10 or 5 for $40 and can be purchased here. All programs at Workman Arts, 651 Dufferin St (except opening gala)
WORKMAN ARTS PRESENTS: 18TH ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM FESTIVAL
The Film Festival With many personalities – Cinematic Perspectives of Mental Illness and Addiction – November 5 – 13, 2010 www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
Eminem’s “Not Afraid” video starts off with him standing on the rooftop of a skyscraper, looking down the street. He says “Yeah, It’s been a ride…I guess i had to go to that place to get to this one. Now some of you might still be in that place. If you’re trying to get out, just follow me. I’ll get you there”
Amazing dance routines from So You Think You Can Dance Canada and US drawing attention to mental illness, breast cancer, addiction, loss and heartbreak