Screening of Film, “In Plain Sight”

HIPS Film Screening: PsiAN hosts a free film screening of the documentary Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, executive-produced by Ken Burns and co-directed by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers. Panelists include filmmaker Erik Ewers, Amy Kennedy, Linda Michaels, and several youth featured in the film.

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Follow the journeys of more than 20 young Americans from all over the country and all walks of life, who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled—and, at times—overwhelmed them. Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.

Longtime WETA production partner Ken Burns is the executive producer of a major new public television documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness. The film, which premiered in June 2022, gives voice to the experiences of young people who struggle with mental health challenges and focuses on the importance of awareness and empathy.

The Storm, the first two-hour episode of Hiding in Plain Sight, focuses on more than twenty young people who provide an intimate look at what it’s like to experience the symptoms of mental illness, from depression to addiction to suicide ideation. The film includes insights from families, providers, and advocates and explores the impact of childhood trauma, stigma, and social media.