Connecting the Dots is the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective. With heart-felt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Through highly cinematic and character driven storytelling, Connecting the Dots is emotional, reflective and hopeful. Our future leaders are speaking up. It’s time to listen.
Canada
Twice Colonized
Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter who has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. When her youngest son unexpectedly passes away, Aaju embarks on a personal journey to bring her colonizers in both Canada and Denmark to justice.
Pride INK
A film about 2SLGBTQIAP+ people who have a tattoo to represent their pride. Including the ups and downs of their tattoos and being a member of the community. We explore everything from coming out, to art, and self expression with a little history thrown in along the way.
Fases De La Luna
A short film about a young woman who struggles with a mental illness. Shows her life throughout her childhood until now. Phases of the moon which to her is a metaphor for evolving into the person you are now.
A Better Man
During the two years they lived together, Steve abused Attiya on a daily basis. Now 20 years later, Attiya has asked Steve to meet. She wants to know if he will finally take responsibility for his violent actions.
Following a series of intimate conversations between the former couple, A Better Man offers a fresh and nuanced look at the healing and revelation that can happen for everyone involved when men take responsibility for their abuse.
The Magnitude of All Things
Filmmaker Jennifer Abbott explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of the climate crisis and the relationship between grief and hope in times of personal and planetary change.