On Saturday, March 15, Vinfen’s signature event returns to GBH Studios in Brighton, featuring screenings of feature-length and short films, panel discussions with filmmakers, stars of the films, human services professionals, and individuals with lived experience. Following the movie, festival guests can mix and mingle at an evening reception.
One of the films being screened is Being Michelle– An award-winning feature-length documentary film about a deaf woman living with autism and mental health challenges who survived incarceration and abuse and who now uses her artwork to depict the trauma she endured and heal from her past. Darian will be a panelist after the film.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Clinicians and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors are able to earn four (4) Continuing Education (CE) credits through participation in the film festival.
www.vinfen.org/film-festival
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve.