Richmond, BC – Join Richmond Public Library and presenting partner Story Money Impact in a conversation about mental illness and its impacts on immigrant families, as portrayed in the film The World is Bright. In this award-winning English and Mandarin documentary, local filmmaker Ying Wang chronicles the journey of the grieving parents of Shi-Ming as they navigate a new culture and a complex bureaucracy to uncover the truth behind their son’s death by suicide.
At this free event, the film’s director and a panel of experts will discuss themes explored throughout the documentary, including the stigma surrounding mental illness, resources available to immigrant families, the dislocation and disconnection arising from global migration, and the importance of cultural competence in mental health care.
“For issues as complex as those at the intersection of immigration, mental health and law, films and stories like The World is Bright is one of the most powerful tools to educate and engage,” said Anthony Swan, Outreach Director at Story Money Impact. “We are proud that Richmond Public Library is holding the space for these urgent conversations in a city that was home to the protagonists of the film.”
This online event is being held in English on Tuesday March 30 and in Mandarin on Wednesday March 31 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm each day. The film will not be viewed during the conversations. Once registered, participants will be emailed a link to the film so it can be viewed prior to attending the panel discussion. For more information, and to register, visit the library’s website.
The library and Story Money Impact are grateful to Inspirit Foundation and CMHA-BC, the sponsors of this event, and to our screening partners whose support made this event possible: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, ISSofBC, Richmond Division of Family Practice, Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada and S.U.C.C.E.S.S.