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23rd Annual Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival

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Festival presentation: 

 

The first and largest mental health film festival in the world, Rendezvous with Madness (RWM), presented by Workman Arts (WA), returns to TIFF Bell Lightbox alongside the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema and Workman Theatre from November 6 - 14 for its 23rd edition. The nine-day festival showcases 20+ programs with almost 40 feature and short films, a multi-media installation exhibition and full day symposium with a spotlight on television and addiction.

 

The festival kicks off at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St West on Friday, November 6, with the World Premiere of Swift Current - the electrifying saga of former hockey star Sheldon Kennedy. From hotshot young prospect to shattered alcoholic to high profile advocate for victims of sexual abuse – Kennedy's story is given potent documentary treatment by director Joshua Rofé, who creates an intensely affecting case for a culture that still has a long way to go when it comes to acknowledging both the frequency and the impact of the exploitation of the most vulnerable by those in positions of power. Special guests Rofé and Kennedy will participate in an in depth post-screening discussion. On Saturday, November 7 at the Workman Theatre, 651 Dufferin Street our annual symposium Transfixed: Addiction and TV takes place and will include three panels addressing the symbiotic relationship between digital media and addiction.  Screenings continue on Sunday, November 8 with the remainder of the festival taking place at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, Monday - Saturday, November 9 - 14.

Most screenings are followed by a discussion with artists, mental health professionals and/or people with lived mental health experience. RWM presents powerful, entertaining and compelling images of mental health from around the world. These diverse viewpoints capture the global discussion surrounding mental health and encourage the breakdown of stigma across many cultures.

http://www.rendezvouswithmadness.com/2015-film-schedule/

Festival Logo: 
image/jpeg iconRWM_ WA logo.jpg
Theme: 
Adult
Festival Info
Price info: 
Festival Pass (tickets to all screenings only): $100 Opening Night VIP event (Preshow Reception and Swift Current): $35 Opening Night Screening Only (Swift Current): $15 Symposium: Addictions and TV: $40 with lunch ($30 without) Regular Programs: $12 (a limited number of Pay-What-You-Can Tickets also available at the door for people on fixed incomes) Artist talks and Installation Exhibition: FREE Ticket prices vary. Please check with schedule before purchasing.
Opening hours: 
Varies
Next Festival Dates: 
11/06/2015 - 11/14/2015
Is the Festival open to the public ?: 
Yes
Does the Festival have a competition ?: 
No
Festival Contact
Festival Director Name: 
Geoff Pevere
Festival Director E-mail: 
info@planet3com.net
Festival Press Contact Name: 
Joanne Smale
Festival Press Contact Email: 
info@planet3com.net
Festival Organization
Name: 
Workman Arts
Address: 
651 Dufferin Street
City: 
Toronto
State: 
Ontario
Zip code: 
M6K 2B2
Country: 
Canada
Telephone: 
416-583-4339
Website: 
http://www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
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