Wednesday, November 17th @ 7:30 PM
Family Matters: Surviving the Bipolar Journey
Presented by Pacific Cinematheque Theatre (1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC) as part of their monthly Frames of Mind series.
Directed by Mary M. Frymire, the documentary follows four Lower Mainland families as they struggle to support a loved one with Bipolar Disorder – one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses. Each family in the film represents a stop on the life-long journey of living in and managing a family with the illness.
A brief description of the film can be found here.
Afterwards, there will be a post-screening discussion with the director herself, Mary M. Frymire, moderated by Dr. Harry Karlinsky, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia.
Tickets cost $10.50 for adults and $9.00 for students/seniors.
