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Drawing from life [videorecording (DVD)].

National Film Board of Canada, [2009].

DVD 616.858445 D767

Suicidal behavior.

Suicide -- Psychological aspects -- Case studies.

[videorecording (DVD)].

1 videodisc (30 min., 34 sec.) : Dolby 5.1 digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.

Special features include case study for facilitators.

Originally released in 2008.

"Moving away from suicide towards life"--Container.

Widescreen version.

Public performance rights (PPR).

English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing).

A National Film Board of Canada production ; Producer, Gerry Flahive ; Writer/Director, Katerina Cizek.

Featuring Jill, Wendy, Lois, Brian, Jaimie, David, Belinda, Mario, Jay, Glen, and Jordan.

"Drawing from life follows a group therapy workshop for people who have attempted suicide more than once. A hybrid of vérité documentary and animation, this unusual film's visual metaphors illuminate the thoughts and feelings of its participants. This candid portrayal of twelve people who together, for 20 weeks, take on their fears, their behaviours and their ghosts to move towards life and away from suicide."--Container.

Documentary films.

Films for the hearing impaired.

Cizek, Katerina.

National Film Board of Canada.

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