Durham, North Carolina. In celebration of National Mental Illness Awareness Week in Durham, a free screening of the documentary “Brushes With Life” is being shown at the Carolina Theatre on Sunday, October 11 at 3 pm. The event is being sponsored by NAMI Durham, The Partnership for a Healthy Durham, The Durham Center, and Duke University Health Center. This new 26 minute version was made for UNC-TV film and was written and directed by local film maker Philip Brubaker. The documentary focuses on the Brushes With Life STEP (Schizophrenia Treatment and Evaluation Program) Art Gallery at UNC Hospital. The film features eight artists who span race, gender and age lines to inform viewers about an array of mental illnesses. Threads of romance, surprise, sadness, joy and hope are woven throughout its narrative. The film has been nominated for the SAMSHA 2009 Voice Award which recognizes writers and producers who have given voice to people with mental illness. Philip has also won the 2009 Reintegration Award from Eli Lily for this film. To learn more about Philip Brubaker’s work visit his website at philipbrubaker.com.

There will be a Q & A panel consisting of the film maker, a few of the artists and other special guests directly after the film. Appetizers, entertainment and an art exhibit will be held in the Connie Moses Ballroom at the Carolina Theater.

Date/Time: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 3 pm

Location: Carolina Theatre, Cinema I, 309 West Morgan St, Durham

For more info: http://www.healthydurham.org/docs/Brushes%20with%20Life%20Event_9_29_09-...