[Editors Note: Project of the Month is presented in partnership with Blackmagic Design, one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of creative video technology.] For many Americans, suicide is an uneasy subject to discuss, whether it's about the trauma left in the wake of an attempt or the measures that can be taken to prevent them from happening. With her documentary "The S Word," director Lisa Klein is looking to change that. And she's not alone. Alongside veteran documentary editor Doug Blush and a group of experienced production staff, she's given the opportunity for survivors of suicide attempts and their families to tell their own stories. It's the first step in what they hope will lead to a more open national dialogue about care and prevention. Via email, we spoke with the "S Word" team (Klein, Blush and producer Kurt Norton) about the difficulties of filmmaking and where they hope this project takes them next. What's...
- 12/23/2015
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
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