Starring Simon Pegg, Juno Temple, Alexandra Daddario, Rebecca Hazlewood, Daisy Bishop and Jamie Harris.

In observance of Mental Health Month –

After a memorable introduction at a party, aspiring songwriter Hannah (Juno Temple) falls under the spell of talented record producer Theo Ross (Simon Pegg). As they become fast friends and begin to collaborate, Hannah discovers that Theo is a schizophrenic who refuses to take his medication. As Hannah’s career begins to take off, Theo’s condition worsens, and he lashes out at friends trying to help him. Undeterred, Hannah undertakes the difficult task of helping Theo salvage his place in the unforgiving Los Angeles music industry while at the same time getting him into treatment. The numerous obstacles thrown in her way reveal the disturbing inadequacies of mental health care in America.

Introduction by filmmaker Olga Kagan.  A discussion on mental health awareness follows the film, led by Dr. Robert Laitman.

Panelists:

Dr Robert Laitman

Dr Ann Mandel Laitman

Michael Orth , LCSW commissioner for Westchester Community Mental Health

Michaele Rizzuto LCSW Social Worker for an Assertive Community Treatment team

Dr Laitman and Dr Mandel are both internists with almost 20 years of experience using clozapine to optimise the care of people with psychosis.