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202010 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Body Positivity

Scars

202010 minPGdoc-short

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ten scars on Alex Anna's body represent chapters of her life marked by self-harm as she seeks healing through art and storytelling.

“The Anna's own mental health history”

Mental Health Body Positivity

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Ten scars on Alex Anna's body represent chapters of her life marked by self-harm as she seeks healing through art and storytelling.

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Alex Anna shares her story through vivid animation in "Scars," a 10-minute documentary released in 2020. Each scar on her body represents a chapter of her life marked by self-harm. The film addresses her emotional and psychological struggles while she seeks healing. It also challenges societal views on beauty and mental health. Produced in Canada and France, "Scars" emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in dealing with personal trauma.

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