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Frames of Mind

The Cinematheque is pleased to join with the Institute of Mental Health, UBC Department of Psychiatry in presenting “Frames of Mind,” a monthly event utilizing film and video to promote professional and community education on issues pertaining to mental health and illness. Screenings, accompanied by presentations and panel discussions, are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Series directed by Dr. Harry Karlinsky, Director of Public Education, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia.

Programmed by Caroline Coutts, film curator, filmmaker, and programmer of "Frames of Mind" since its inception in September 2002.

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Current Showings

Bully
A powerful and timely documentary about the victims of schoolyard persecution, the emergence of a grassroots anti-bullying movement, and the possibility of change.
Bob and the Monster
In the late ’80s, Bob Forrest was the lead singer and songwriter for L.A. post-punk band Thelonious Monster. This 2012 doc tells the story of his drug addiction and recovery.

Recent Screenings

Sleepwalk with Me
A smart, neurotic slice-of-life comedy about a struggling stand-up comedian’s issues with his stalled career, imploding long-term relationship, and serious sleep dysfunction.
Teddy Bear
A shy 38-year-old bodybuilder travels to Thailand to look for love, and encounters fierce opposition from his domineering mother.
A Sister’s Call
This portrait of one woman’s journey to save her brother, filmed over 14 years, evolves into a much larger tale of familial healing, determination, and resilience.
Kauwboy
The Netherlands’ official Oscars submission is this bittersweet tale of a young boy who escapes the difficulties of his home life through a friendship with a baby jackdaw.
Is She or Isn’t He?
Growing up as a small-town boy who feels like a girl, Graham sees one solution - to become "Ashleigh". Shot over six years, this insightful documentary follows her search for acceptance.
Still
A poignant, poetic documentary about lives cut short and hope rediscovered, telling the stories of several families coping with the aftermath of suicide.
Death of a Superhero
Fifteen-year-old Donald has the usual teen problems: fitting in, annoying parents, girls — plus one unique one: he has terminal cancer, in this charming, raunchy, and improbably uplifting film.
William Kurelek’s The Maze
Canadian painter William Kurelek's disturbing early work, difficult upbringing, and art therapy treatment is the subject of this intriguing and insightful remastered and updated documentary.
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