Film Screening: Blackbird with filmmaker Alexandra Miles

1461 S. Novato Blvd.,Novato CA 94947

07 May, 2023

Description

Based on a true story: A who-rescued-who film following two vastly different young women finding connection with themselves and with each other through their painful and difficult recovery an Eating Disorder Treatment Center. PROJECT BLACKBIRD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) touring event and film screening that aims to de-stigmatize eating disorder and mental health conversation within underrepresented communities. Our mission is to connect audiences of different communities to rid ourselves of shame surrounding mental health. Join us. Add your voice. #ShedShame. Our protagonist characters -one 17, black, reserved and upper-class, the other 25, Caucasian, bubbly and impoverished - take us on this journey of finding connection and common ground. This is based on producer Alexandra Miles's personal story and struggles with an eating disorder. While it features two women and their relationship at an eating disorder treatment center, its message is vital and relatable across all areas of mental health: Connection with others and connection with ourselves are both imperative to our mental health and wellbeing. Let's help each other fly when we don't yet have the wings to fly ourselves. 10:am-The Quest will host a church service with music and prayer 10:30: The film will start with intro from the filmmaker 11am: Discussion. Great for anyone interested in the power of stories to shed shame and elevate mental health with a focus on eating disorders. Families and students encouraged to attend, Good for adults and Students13+. More info on the film: https://trianglefilms.wixsite.com/blackbird