June 16, 2020

Virtual Mental Health Film Festival Coming Up!

FREE Online Films from Horizon Foundation and the Columbia Film Festival June 25-26

The Horizon Foundation has teamed up with Columbia Film Festival to bring you two days of FREE inspirational films and interactive LIVE conversations June 25-26 with filmmakers and creative artists, like RAIN PRYOR, daughter of the late legendary comedian Richard Pryor.  Horizon Foundation’s Mental Health Film Festival caps off ten days of spectacular film as part of the Columbia Film Festival.

The Mental Health Film Festival is completely FREE, but Registration is required for a link and secret password. Learn more about the films.

Register for an evening of shorts and Q&A with filmmakers on June 25: https://columbiafestival.org/project/june-25-horizon-foundation-1/

Register for Cracking Up and a discussion with Rain Pryor on June 26: https://columbiafestival.org/project/june-26-horizon-foundation-2/

Preview Film Clips

CRACKING UP 
A group of people who suffer the stigma of mental illness confront their demons and find humor in some of their most horrible and emotionally painful experiences.

BLACK VIETNAM: INTO THE LIGHT 
Black Vietnam veterans heal their symptoms of PTSD by retelling stories of war, racism and engaging in holistic practices.

HERE TODAY
A high school girl struggles to find her own identity with a new group of friends discovering that choices have impact beyond what one ever imagines. 

TOGETHER WE RISE
Students explore a provocative art event where they speak frankly about struggles with mental health.

Learn more about all of the films.