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WeTalk — Brave Art: Mental Health and the Justice System

In the final episode from SXSW, host Ondi Timoner leads a conversation on the taboo subject of mental health with advocates and filmmakers.

3:00 PM EDT on May 16, 2019

At the 2019 SXSW Film Festival, Ondi Timoner tackles the often taboo subject of mental health with mental health advocates and directors who are diving into the crisis in their films.

Our host and award-winning filmmaker Timoner invites a special guest panel to advocate for the importance of addressing mental health in our world and ensuring that those suffering are receiving the proper aid.

In the concluding episode of WeTalk SXSW, Ondi sits down with Jenifer McShane, director of Ernie & Joe; Lauren Carson, founder of Black Girls Smile Inc.; and Erin Lee Carr, director of I Love You, Now Die: Commonwealth vs Michelle Carter. Join these incredible women in their discussion of educating more people about mental health and the significance of seeking professional treatment for those in need!

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