Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide
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Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide

10.0 / 10 2018 12mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

An up-to-date look at Youth Suicide with an examination of the warning signs, statistics and causes, along with possible ways teachers and parents can use to help their child overcome this important social issue. Also includes a look at the media and its handling of the social issue through the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, "Dear Evan Hansen."

Cast & Crew

John Halligan

John Halligan

Self

Lead
HC

Heather Cleary

Self

Harold Koplewicz

Harold Koplewicz

Self

Meryl Cassidy

Meryl Cassidy

Self

Ryan Halligan

Ryan Halligan

Self (archive footage)

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Max Hechtman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
5.0
Every frame feels alive. Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker