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The S Word Stories
Welcome. During production of our award-winning documentary, The S Word, we collected these stories from suicide attempt survivors, experts and families who have lost loved ones to suicide.
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Media Exploitation
In this 3-part conversation, “Media Exploitation,” attempt survivors Craig Miller, Dese’Rae Stage, Leah Harris and Kelechi Ubozoh discuss potential harms of the “if it bleeds, it leads” style of journalism that is often used when describing a suicide or suicide attempt.
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Loss
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In this 3-part conversation, “Loss,” loss/attempt survivor and suicide prevention advocate Iden Campbell, artist David Best, and loss survivors Shauna and Jean Toh contemplate loss and how to turn pain into purpose.
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Connectedness
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In this 3-part conversation, “Connectedness,” Kelechi Ubozoh and Leah Harris (attempt survivors and mental health advocates) and psychologist Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas discuss how to talk about the importance of relating to connecting with our community. We are our brothers and sisters' keepers.
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Screening: VA North Texas Health Care System
The VA North Texas Health Care System is hosting a free community screening of The S Word, organized by Documentary Events.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm.
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Date and time: September 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Studio Movie Grill – Spring Valley, 13933 N Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75243 United States
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Screening: Contra Costa Health Services
A free community screening of The S Word will be hosted by the Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. A panel discussion featuring director Lisa Klein and Kelechi Ubozoh who is featured in the film will follow the screening.
Attend Event
Date and time: September 17 @ 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Board of Supervisors Chamber, 651 Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez, 94553 United States
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Talk About It
In this 3-part conversation, “Talk About It,” best-selling author Andrew Solomon and psychologists Dr. Thomas Joiner and Dr. Kita Curry posit that talking about suicide reduces the fear surrounding getting help and moving forward.
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Screening: Memorial Hospital of Converse County, WY
Memorial Hospital of Converse County will present a free screening of The S Word followed by a Q & A with director Lisa Klein as part of an all day suicide awareness campaign.
After the screening and discussion, there will be a suicide awareness and memory walk followed by a free BBQ.
The sponsor of this event is Grace to Live Converse County Suicide Prevention and Awareness.
Date and time: September 15 @ 11 am - 1 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Wyoming Princess Theatre, 104 N. 3rd Street, Douglas, WY 82633, United States
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Screening: Roane State Community College
Roane State Community College Dean of Students and Counseling and Disability Offices will present a free screening open to the students and faculty at the college as well as the community.
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Date and time: September 13 @ 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Princess Theatre, 421 N. Roane Street, Harriman, TN 37748 United States
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Screening: University of Redlands
The Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness will host a free community screening of The S Word.
Ticket information will be supplied closer to the event.
Date and time: September 13 @ 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Univ. of Redlands, Orton Conference Center, 1249 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374, United States
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Screening: VA North Texas Health Care System
The VA North Texas Health Care System is hosting a free community screening of The S Word, organized by Documentary Events.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:00 pm.
Attend Event
Date and time: September 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Studio Movie Grill – Spring Valley, 13933 N Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75243 United States
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Screening: Memorial Hospital of Converse County, WY
Memorial Hospital of Converse County will present a free screening of The S Word followed by a Q & A with director Lisa Klein as part of an all day suicide awareness campaign.
After the screening and discussion, there will be a suicide awareness and memory walk followed by a free BBQ.
The sponsor of this event is Grace to Live Converse County Suicide Prevention and Awareness.
Date and time: September 15 @ 11 am - 1 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Wyoming Princess Theatre, 104 N. 3rd Street, Douglas, WY 82633, United States
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Screening: Crisis Centre for Northern BC
The Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre of Northern British Columbia will present a screening of The S Word followed by a Q & A session.
Admission by Donation (all proceeds to Crisis Centre for Northern BC to take Suicide Awareness & Prevention workshops to all communities in Northern BC).
Attend Event
Date and time: September 10 @ 7 pm - 9 pm
Cost: Donation
Location: Canfor Theatre, UNBC Campus, 1600 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Canada
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Screening: Contra Costa Health Services
A free community screening of The S Word will be hosted by the Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. A panel discussion featuring director Lisa Klein and Kelechi Ubozoh who is featured in the film will follow the screening.
Attend Event
Date and time: September 17 @ 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Board of Supervisors Chamber, 651 Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez, 94553 United States
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Screening: Ohio State University
Mental Health America of Franklin County presents a free screening of The S Word followed by a panel discussion with director Lisa Klein.
Light refreshments will be served.
Attend Event
Date and time: September 10 @ 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Ohio Union Theater, 1739 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210 United States
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Screening: Roane State Community College
Roane State Community College Dean of Students and Counseling and Disability Offices will present a free screening open to the students and faculty at the college as well as the community.
Attend Event
Date and time: September 13 @ 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Princess Theatre, 421 N. Roane Street, Harriman, TN 37748 United States
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Screening: University of Redlands
The Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness will host a free community screening of The S Word.
Ticket information will be supplied closer to the event.
Date and time: September 13 @ 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Univ. of Redlands, Orton Conference Center, 1249 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92374, United States
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Screening: Crisis Centre for Northern BC
The Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Information Centre of Northern British Columbia will present a screening of The S Word followed by a Q & A session.
Admission by Donation (all proceeds to Crisis Centre for Northern BC to take Suicide Awareness & Prevention workshops to all communities in Northern BC).
Attend Event
Date and time: September 10 @ 7 pm - 9 pm
Cost: Donation
Location: Canfor Theatre, UNBC Campus, 1600 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Canada
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