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The S Word Stories on Tumblr

We’re pleased to announce The S Word Stories and Voices series of posts have moved to the Tumblr community. We invite you to follow us on Tumblr as we post new stories each week from the inspiring individuals we met while filming The S Word. You can still keep up with the Latest News on The S Word [...]

By |2018-01-10T09:30:58-08:00December 13th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on The S Word Stories on Tumblr

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas TEDx Talk

Our good friend and suicide prevention advocate, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, recently did a talk  for TEDx Crestmoor Park Women called Stopping Suicide with Story. Take a look:   Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas knows first hand the challenges and stigma we face with suicide prevention and mental health. At the heart of all social movements [...]

By |2017-12-07T15:51:05-08:00December 7th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas TEDx Talk

Exeter Hospital Screening

The S Word was screened by the Exeter Health Resources Suicide Prevention Initiative in partnership with Regional Public Health Networks, NAMI New Hampshire, Youth Suicide Prevention Assembly and NH Suicide Prevention Council. Joining director Lisa Klein for the panel discussion were Dese'Rae Stage and Craig Miller who are both featured in the film.  Thank you [...]

By |2017-11-20T15:09:54-08:00November 20th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Exeter Hospital Screening

Kevin’s Song Conference Screening

We were so pleased to be part of the Kevin's Song conference this year in Plymouth, Michigan. The S Word was screened before a full house and followed by a wonderful panel discussion. Sally Spencer Thomas, Jen Losey James, Katie Hardy, Karen Marshall, Amelia Lehto, and Lisa Klein at the conference. Sally [...]

By |2017-12-19T13:54:15-08:00November 16th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Kevin’s Song Conference Screening

Jewish Family Service Detroit Screening

We had a full house at the Maple Theater for the screening presented by The Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit, followed by a panel discussion.  Proceeds from the screening benefited A Single Soul, a program at Jewish Family Service, that provides a range of suicide prevention, education and training. A big thank you to [...]

By |2017-11-17T13:35:35-08:00November 14th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Jewish Family Service Detroit Screening

Los Angeles Post-Screening Q&A Video

The hometown premiere of THE S WORD was part of the ArcLight Documentary Series held on Sunday, October 22nd in Santa Monica. The panel for the Q & A featured director Lisa Klein, producer Doug Blush and cast members Kelechi Ubozoh, Craig Miller and Jean Toh.  Marjan Safania, President of the International Documentary Association and [...]

By |2017-11-01T13:07:47-07:00November 1st, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Los Angeles Post-Screening Q&A Video

Loss to Profound with Val

Lisa was interviewed on October 24th by radio and TV host Val Uchendu for his show Loss to Profound with Val on the Universal Broadcasting Network.  Val's show airs live every Tuesday at 11:00 am. "The show's new segment, "Becoming Profound," is about turning your loss, an unfavorable event/incident into Positive to Inspire others or provide [...]

By |2017-10-26T17:45:40-07:00October 26th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Loss to Profound with Val

Being There to Respond

In this 3-part conversation, "Being There to Respond,” mental health advocates DeQuincy Lezine, Dese’Rae L. Stage and Leah Harris help us learn how to be there to respond to individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

By |2017-10-25T07:13:12-07:00October 25th, 2017|Seeking Help, Voices|Comments Off on Being There to Respond

Arclight Doc Series – Los Angeles Premiere

On Sunday, October 22, THE S WORD made its hometown debut with a sold-out screening and Q&A session, as part of the ArcLight Theatre's prestigious Documentary Series. THE S WORD crew was joined by cast members Kelechi Ubozoh, Craig Miller, Jean Toh and Ann Taylor plus  friends and supporters at a post-screening celebration. Many thanks [...]

By |2017-12-19T14:04:34-08:00October 24th, 2017|Latest News|Comments Off on Arclight Doc Series – Los Angeles Premiere
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