Out of Sight: Stop the Stigma, Start a Conversation

Sep 19, 2017

1h 3m

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stop the stigma. start a conversation.

Overview

Out of Sight takes a close look at how our society treats adolescents at-risk of suicide, or suffering from depression - and its dire consequences. It addresses the idea that such issues are best kept "out of sight."

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Brave Voice Films

Out of Sight: Stop the Stigma, Start a Conversation Trailers

Cast

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Annie Blaine

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Jessie Minor

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Amy Cramer

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Laurel Wenson

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Jamie Tworkowski

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Sarah Tomlinson

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Angela Treese Landis

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Jess Reed

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Chris Minor

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Matthew Buonanno

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Andre Sumiel

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James Presto

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