Two films remain in the documentary series organized by Chesterfield County Public Schools for families and educators. See the programs for families webpage for details. Tickets are free, but reservations are required via Eventbrite.
Reserve your free tickets for “Anxious Nation,” which will be shown at 6:30 p.m. March 12 in the CTC@Hull auditorium. In 2022, the U.S. Surgeon General warned of a mental health crisis among adolescents, especially anxiety disorders. “Anxious Nation” explores how anxiety shows up in children and provides insights into managing mental health. The mission of the producers of the film is to create a unified community for people struggling with anxiety that encourages open dialogue and the sharing of coping strategies. By shining a light on this often-hidden issue, the film seeks to create a more compassionate and understanding society that supports those grappling with anxiety.
Reserve your free tickets for “Deej,” which will be shown at 6:30 p.m. March 26 in the CTC@Hull auditorium. The film tells the story of D.J. Savarese. Abandoned by his birth parents, he finds a loving family that helps him learn to communicate. As he makes his way through high school and dreams of college, he advocates on behalf of non-speaking autistic people, embraces filmmaking and poetry and discovers what having a voice can truly mean.