“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE APHA PUBLIC HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Public Health Film Festival as part of the APHA 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo in Denver, Colorado. Our feature documentary will be part of a session, entitled “Addressing Mental Health and Stigma through Personal Stories,” on Monday, 10/25/2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Afterward, there will be a Q&A with our friend and supporter, Raymond Sedillo, of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Colorado Chapter (COPRA). We’ve always thought of veteran mental illness as a public health crisis, affecting not just veterans but also their families, friends, caregivers, and society as a whole. We’re deeply honored to be selected by this respected film festival that focuses on public health. According to their site, the APHA’s mission is to “improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status,” and they are “the only organization that combines a nearly 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health.” Thank you to Lisa German, Mario Dozal, and the APHA for this great honor. Special thanks to Roberto Garces and his family for their love and support. Our deepest gratitude to Raymond Sedillo/COPRA.

Screening and Q&A with Raymond Sedillo/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Colorado Chapter (COPRA):
Monday, 10/25/2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., MST
APHA Annual Meeting & Expo
APHA Public Health Film Festival
Session: Addressing Mental Health and Stigma through Personal Stories
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202

To learn more about the film festival screening:
https://apha.confex.com/apha/2021/meetingapp.cgi/Session/63582

To learn more about the film festival:
https://www.apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/Annual/Schedule/Film-Festival

To learn more about the annual meeting and expo:
https://apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/Annual

To learn more about the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association:
https://www.psychrehabassociation.org/

HUMANIST FILMS PARTNERS WITH PROQUEST’S ALEXANDER STREET FOR EDUCATIONAL SALES OF “VISIONS OF WARRIORS” AND “ART RECESSION”

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Alexander Street, a ProQuest company, for educational sales of “Visions of Warriors” and “Art Recession.” According to their site, Alexander Street is “the world’s leading provider of academic streaming media to libraries.” Because they’re “particularly strong in the fields of counseling, anthropology, history, diversity studies, theatre, film, music, dance, news, current affairs, and social studies,” they’re an ideal partner to distribute “Visions of Warriors,” our feature documentary about how art/photography therapy can help treat veteran mental illness, and “Art Recession,” our feature documentary about the benefits of art education. With a powerful partner like Alexander Street, we’ll be able to share our films with more educational institutions and the communities that they serve. Ultimately, we hope to assist more veterans and raise more awareness about the importance of art education.

For educational sales of “Visions of Warriors”:
https://search.alexanderstreet.com/preview/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C5105799

For educational sales of “Art Recession”:
https://search.alexanderstreet.com/preview/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C5105797

To learn more about Alexander Street:
https://alexanderstreet.com/

THE COLORADO STATE LIBARY TO SHARE “VISIONS OF WARRIORS” WITH THE COLORADO LIBRARY COMMUNITY

We’re pleased to work with the Colorado State Library to share free “Visions of Warriors” online screenings with the Colorado library community. According to their site, the Colorado State Library is “a division of the Colorado Department of Education” which “helps libraries, schools, museums, and other organizations to access and use the materials and information they need for lifelong learning.” To assist veterans who are at even more risk because of COVID-19, we’re offering online screenings of our documentary at no charge to libraries, universities, veterans organizations, and mental health organizations. We also include many free resources: a Press Kit, a Discussion Guide, a “How to Organize a Screening” Guide, and a “How to Set Up an Online Screening and Q&A” Guide. Best of all, we provide extensive support to participants. Veterans are facing extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Hopefully, our film can help support veterans during this tough time. Thank you to Nicolle Davies and the Colorado State Library for their generous assistance.

To set up an online screening, contact us:
shoot[at]humanistfilms[dot]com

To learn more about the Colorado State Library:
https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/

THE NEBRASKA LIBRARY COMMISSION TO HELP MAKE “VISIONS OF WARRIORS” AVAILABLE THROUGH NEBRASKA LIBRARIES

We’re thrilled to announce that the Nebraska Library Commission will be helping to make online screenings of “Visions of Warriors” available through Nebraska libraries. According to their site, the Nebraska Library Commission “is part of the executive branch of the state government” and “responsible for the statewide promotion, development and coordination of library services.” The Commission “works with all types of libraries—public, school, college and university, special and institutional libraries.” To help veterans who are at even more risk because of COVID-19, we’re offering online screenings of our documentary at no charge to libraries, universities, veterans organizations, and mental health organizations. We also include many free resources: a Press Kit, a Discussion Guide, a “How to Organize a Screening” Guide, and a “How to Set Up an Online Screening and Q&A” Guide. In addition, we provide extensive support to participants. The veteran suicide rate has increased significantly since the pandemic had started. Hopefully, our film can be part of a collective effort to reach out and assist veterans during this difficult time. Thank you to Rod Wagner and the Nebraska Library Commission for their generous support!

To learn more about the program:
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/nlcblog/2020/10/30/visions-of-warriors-documentary-for-nebraska-libraries/

To learn more about the Nebraska Library Commission:
http://www.nlc.nebraska.gov/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN ONLINE FOR THE PARK COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

In honor of Veterans Day, “Visions of Warriors” will be screening online for the Park County Library System, which is made up of the Cody Library, Powell Library, and Meeteetse Branch Library, from Monday, 11/8/2020 to Saturday, 11/21/2020. This library system and its surrounding area have a rich history, with the Cody Library being founded in 1906, the Powell Library Club being established in 1910, and Meeteetse Branch Library starting in the 1920’s. Between Powell and Cody, the Heart Mountain Relocation Center is an important historical site, where more than 14,000 Japanese Americans were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. West of the two cities is the majestic Yellowstone National Park. We’ve partnered with the Wyoming State Library to promote our documentary to the Wyoming library community. We’re excited to work the Park County Library System to share our film with their communities. Thank you to Jamie Markus, the Wyoming State Library, Nicholle Gerharter, and the Park County Library System. Our deepest gratitude to all of our veterans and their families on Veterans Day.

Screening:
Monday, 11/8/2020 - Saturday, 11/21/2020

To learn more about the screening:
link TBA

To learn more about the Park County Library System:
https://parkcountylibrary.org/

To learn more about the Wyoming State Library:
https://library.wyo.gov/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN ONLINE FOR THE NATRONA COUNTY LIBRARY

In observance of Veterans Day, “Visions of Warriors” will be screening online for the Natrona County Library in Casper, Wyoming from Monday, 11/2/2020 to Friday, 11/20/2020. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ming Lai on Thursday, 11/19/2020, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Founded in 1910, the library is located in Natrona County, which has a rich history, offers an abundance of outdoor activities, and is home to the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. We’ve partnered with the Wyoming State Library to promote our documentary to the Wyoming library community. We’re thrilled to start sharing our film with the state, beginning with the Natrona County Library. Thank you to Jamie Markus, the Wyoming State Library, Betsy O’Neil, Kate Mutch, and the Natrona County Library. Most of all, thank you to all of our veterans and their families on Veterans Day.

Screening:
Monday, 11/2/2020 - Friday, 11/20/2020

Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 11/16/2020, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
*Please note date change.

To learn more about the screening:
https://natronacountylibrary.libcal.com/event/7247636

To learn more about the Natrona County Library:
https://www.natronacountylibrary.org/

To learn more about the Wyoming State Library:
https://library.wyo.gov/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN ONLINE FOR THE WILLIAM JAMES COLLEGE

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening online for William James College in Newton, Massachusetts from Monday, 11/2/2020 to Sunday, 11/15/2020 in honor of Veterans Day. Hosted by the college’s Military & Veterans Psychology Program, the screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ming Lai, student veterans, and veteran panelists on Tuesday, 11/10/2020, at 12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST. According to their mission, “William James College strives to be a preeminent school of psychology that integrates rigorous academic instruction with extensive field education and close attention to professional development.” The college was named after William James (1842-1910), “the founder of American psychology and a revolutionary thinker in the psychology field.” It offers two innovative Military Psychology training programs—the Military and Veteran Psychology (MVP) emphasis and Train Vets to Treat Vets (TVTV) program. We’re proud to support this respected college of psychology and their continuing mission. We’re deeply honored to be a part of this special Veterans Day event. Thank you to President Nicholas Covino, Jenny D’Olympia, Anne Wilson, Marc Abelard, Mary Grabowski, Corey New, Jessica Price, Lance Lewis, and William James College for this wonderful opportunity.

Screening:
Monday, 11/2/2020 to Sunday, 11/15/2020

Q&A with Ming Lai, Student Veterans, and Veteran Panelists:
Tuesday, 11/10/2020
12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST

To learn more and register for the screening and Q&A:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehd6fc8be01bfd2e&llr=66tpz8bab

To read their article about the film:
https://www.williamjames.edu/news/visions-of-warriors-offers-visions-of-hope-for-veterans-battling-mental-illness.cfm?fbclid=IwAR0kgXfC4A4bs_E5MpBpuVbXDMwFYlJeUZO1rYVExrxExjBEqOx_6XBY2c4

To learn more about William James College:
https://www.williamjames.edu/

THE WYOMING STATE LIBRARY TO PROMOTE “VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO THE WYOMING LIBRARY COMMUNITY

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Wyoming State Library to promote “Visions of Warriors” online screenings to the Wyoming library community. We feel deeply honored to work with the respected Wyoming State Library, which administers the WYLD Network, a consortium of Wyoming libraries—23 county libraries, 43 branch libraries, four school districts, seven community colleges, and a number of special libraries, over 100 libraries in all. To assist with the COVID-19 relief efforts, we’re offering online screenings of our documentary to libraries, universities, veterans organizations, and mental health organizations at no charge. Along with the film, we include helpful resources: a Press Kit, a Discussion Guide,  a “How to Organize a Screening” Guide, and a “How to Set Up an Online Screening and Q&A” Guide. Best of all, we provide personalized support to the participants. This program allows libraries to publicize their extensive veterans services and create powerful online programming during this challenging time. More than 50K veterans reside in Wyoming. This program is a powerful way to try to reach these veterans, especially those who are suffering from mental illness, through their local libraries. Thank you to Jamie Markus, the Wyoming State Librarian, and the Wyoming State Library for their generous support of our documentary.

To set up an online screening, contact us:
shoot[at]humanistfilms[dot]com

To learn more about this program:
http://library.wyo.gov/visions-of-warriors-for-libraries/

To learn more about the Wyoming State Library:
https://library.wyo.gov/