Still Here

    Jason was in Grade 5 when he started having feelings for other boys. Because of those feelings he was called names, beaten up, and even sexually assaulted. Now Jason is using art to open up – he is asking his audience to question what we actually mean when we talk about ‘bullying.’

    A person with a shaved head is reaching up to touch or interact with an abstract, colorful artwork on the wall in a dimly lit room.
    Topics Covered
    Anxiety Disorders, Creativity, Depression, Homophobia
    Content Heads Up
    Discussion of self-harm, suicidal ideation, mention of sexual assault, and imagery of razor blades
    Representation
    White, Man / male, Adult, LGBTQ, Artist
    Film Style
    Documentary
    Filmmaker

    Britney Dennison

    Britney Dennison works as a research advisor at the University of British Columbia and is the deputy director of the Global Reporting Centre, specializing in mental health reporting. She collaborates with the ‘Still Here Project’ on LGBTQ+ mental health stories.

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