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Brotherly | Voices With Impact

Brotherly

A man learns his mentally ill brother has signed a do-not-resuscitate order and is forced to choose whether or not to respect his wishes.

Topics Covered

Depression, Grief and Loss, Social Connections, Suicide and/or Suicide Prevention, Supporting Others

Content Heads Up

Depiction of suicide attempt, hospitalization, complex end of life decisions

Representation

South Asian, Man / male, Adult, Child / Children

Film Style

Drama

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Festivals & Awards

Wreath

Cinema on the Bayou

Jury Prize

2025

Wreath

Tasveer Film Festival

Nominee for Best Short Film

2024

Wreath

Yorkton Film Festival

Best Director

2025

A man with a beard and curly hair is shown against an orange background, looking directly at the camera with a friendly expression.

Gavin Seal

South Asian Québécois Canadian Writers Guild of Canada prize-winning filmmaker and President of Intersectionnel Films. Favourite film: Gattaca

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