NEWS When the screening of 'the Grizzlies' happened on the 20th of November, the house was almost full. On the spot were Arcum, the Canadian Embassy of Sweden, Västerbotten's museum as well as the director/producer and actors from the movie itself.
Lena-Maria Nilsson, vice director at Vaartoe, welcomed guests to the event and acted as moderator during the evening.
Image Oscar SedholmThe screening of 'The Grizzlies' became a popular event in the early winter darkness. Over 80 participants where there to see the movie, which is about mental health and social issues in a remote inuit community in Northern Canada, and how a group of youth could break a pattern of suicide through the sport Lacrosse. On the scene was also the movie's director/producer, Miranda de Pencier, as well as two of the actors, Anna Lembe and Emerald MacDonald.
After the movie a panel discussion was held with guests, about mental health among indigenous peoples. Participating in the discussion was, beyond the aforementioned guests, also Petter Stoor and Margret Fjällgren, both of Sami heritage. The discussion was moderated by Vaartoe's and Arcum's Lena Maria Nilsson.
For more information of the movie, visit the movie's homepage. For questions about the event, contact project assistant Oscar Sedholm or Lena Maria Nilsson.
From the left, Petter Stoor, Margret Fjällström, Emerald MacDonald, Anna Lembe, Miranda de Pencier and Lena-Maria Nilsson. Panel discussion about the movie and mental health amongst indigenous peoples.
Image Oscar Sedholm