Supercalifragilistic

    Supercalifragilistic is a cinepoem that explores spoken-word poet Daniel Mark Patterson’s intimate mental health issues and the challenges of navigating the mental health system. Sometimes, the consequence of finally being diagnosed is almost as debilitating as the mental illness itself.

    A person wearing a tall hat and dark clothing stands with outstretched arms in a dimly lit stage or performance space.
    Topics Covered
    Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Medication Management
    Content Heads Up
    Discussion of navigating public health systems
    Representation
    White, Man / male, Adult
    Film Style
    Poetry Film
    Filmmaker

    Randy Kelly

    Randy Kelly is an award-winning director, editor, and cameraman based in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. With 25 years of experience in film, TV, and documentaries, he focuses on projects highlighting Indigenous cultures, traveling across Canada and internationally.

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