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May 18, 2006
Film Explores Coping With Schizophrenia
The film 15 Park Avenue is the story of emotional struggles and triumphs of two sisters when one of them develops schizophrenia. The film is set in picturesque Bhutan, and is directed by the award winning Aparna Sen. This compelling and enlightening movie is marked by compassion for human frailty. There will be a discussion by Konkona Sen Sharma.
The film is a fundraiser for Chai, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of the South Asian community. It will be shown at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, May 20 at the Laurel 6 Cinemas, 371 Armstrong Ave., Laurel, MD 20724. There will be a discussion by Konkona Sen Sharma. A dinner is also being held afterwards. Advance tickets are $25 and $30 at the door. Film and dinner are $75.
Related Links:
15 Park Avenue trailer at YouTube.Com
Posted by admin at May 18, 2006 12:07 PM