If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto’s Psychiatric Patient-Built Wall
A Fascinating Film About the Early Years of Mental Health Treatment
Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health was first built in 1850. It was known as The Provincial Lunatic Asylum. This film traces the history of the institution and tells the stories of some of its' patients, who despite degrading treatment were able to escape or rebel. It also explores contemporary narratives of 'mad' people, as they cope in today's world. Filmmaker Naomi Berlyne will be in attendance.
FREE FILM
Tue Apr 15, 2014
6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
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