Mary Woods
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Encore: Orchestrating Change - A documentary about the world's first orchestra for people with mental illnesses
Encore: Orchestrating Change - A documentary about the world's first orchestra for people with mental illnesses
Encore: Orchestrating Change - A documentary about the world's first orchestra for people with mental illnesses
Monday 3rd July 2017
Discover Me2/Orchestra's inspiring journey in 'Orchestrating Change'. Learn how music helps break mental health stigma and fosters community.
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Get the buttons here!Orchestrating Change: A Symphony of Hope for Mental Health
It's just a chronic disease that needs to be managed, but it isn't something that I need to hide away and be ashamed of, and that's certainly something that drew me, as a filmmaker, to wanting to make this film and to wanting to really help this effort along.
Picture a symphony where every note is a testament to resilience. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Margie Friedman and Barbara Walter-Wellen, the executive producers of the documentary 'Orchestrating Change'. This film tells the powerful story of the Me2/Orchestra, the only classical music group in the world designed for individuals with mental illnesses and their supporters.
The orchestra, led by a once-renowned conductor whose career was disrupted by bipolar disorder, aims to challenge societal stereotypes and provide a sanctuary for its members. Through their conversation, Friedman and Walter-Wellen share moving accounts of how playing in the orchestra has helped musicians overcome stigma, build friendships, and reconnect with society. They also discuss the transformative power of music therapy and its role in mental health recovery.
Tune in to hear about the final emotional performance at a major concert hall, which stands as a triumph for both the musicians and the audience. This episode offers a heartwarming glimpse into how music can break barriers and foster acceptance.