Drawing from life
Synopsis
Twelve individuals in Canada, each with two or more suicide attempts, participate in a 20-week group therapy workshop to confront their fears and behaviors.
Synopsis
Yvonne leads a group therapy workshop in Canada, where 12 participants gather to share their experiences of multiple suicide attempts. Over 20 weeks, they confront their emotions and behaviors in a supportive setting. Each session encourages open dialogue about life’s challenges. Directed by Katerina Cizek, "Drawing from Life" integrates vérité footage and animation to depict the participants' journeys. The project is part of the Filmmaker-in-Residence initiative in collaboration with Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology's Animation Arts Centre.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet individuals sharing their experiences with suicide.
- Find out how participants cope with overwhelming emotions.
- See how community support plays a role in healing.
Did You Know
- Yvonne states that everyone in the group has tried to end their life two or more times.
- Wendy mentions she is sixty years old and has been aware of breathing techniques for a long time.
- A participant uses drumming as a way to channel inner anger instead of directing it at others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a common reason people in the documentary have gathered?
Everyone in the group has tried to end their life two or more times.
What does one participant say about their feelings of anger?
One participant mentions they have a lot of inner anger and find it better to express it through playing the drum set.
What does Wendy struggle to do with her knowledge about feelings?
Wendy struggles to transfer her knowledge about feelings from her head to her heart.
What are people saying?
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