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    Poetic Shorts

    Poetry is a condensed expression of our thoughts and feelings. This watchlist features a range of voices from Indigenous to LGBTQIA+ filmmakers exploring anxiety, colonialism, mental health care and substance use through the poetic form.

    Tekona
    Topics Covered
    Culture of Masculinity, Racism
    Content Heads Up
    Mention of sexism
    Representation
    Indigenous, Man / male, Adult
    Film Style
    Poetry Film
    A person wearing a tall hat and dark clothing stands with outstretched arms in a dimly lit stage or performance space.
    Supercalifragilistic
    Topics Covered
    Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Medication Management
    Content Heads Up
    Discussion of navigating public health systems
    Representation
    White, Man / male, Adult
    Film Style
    Poetry Film
    A young woman with long dark hair stands in front of a wooden bench, wearing a gray coat and looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, while the background features a blurred urban setting with trees and buildings.
    Visualizing Lies
    Topics Covered
    Anxiety Disorders, Depression
    Content Heads Up
    Representation
    Black, Woman / female, Adult
    Film Style
    Poetry Film
    Save the Queen
    Topics Covered
    Alcohol Use Disorder, Social Connections, Isolation and Loneliness
    Content Heads Up
    Depictions of alcohol use
    Representation
    White, Man / male, Adult
    Film Style
    Poetry Film