Opening minds through film. Inspiring action to create compassionate and healing systems and societies.
We are grateful that audiences have responded to our films on such an emotional level, and that they are being used to change lives and that the systems treat people in their care or custody. Here is a sampling of some of our favorite comments:
I attended the showing tonight at the Charles. It was “Great!” This is a monumental piece and I would love to use it in my parenting workshops for homeless parents.
- Brenda B.
I was brought to tears. Tonier is such a persuasive, funny, and down to earth speaker. The film is indescribably brilliant from an artistic standpoint, as well as profoundly moving from a social justice standpoint.
- Meghan M.
Tonier is a remarkable person . . . the film is impressive and moving.
- Lissa A.
What a movie! It was an incredibly powerful and emotional story and so artistically done.
- Cathy S.
Your movie was so powerful. It was amazing that you were able to shoot some of those scenes-the thanksgiving day festivities and that last scene of the group in prison, to name a few. I heard Tonier speak at a conference a few years ago and she just blew me away, just like the movie did.
- Andy P.
What an amazing piece of work! It was powerful, inspirational and I hope it gets played in every institution across the U.S. and beyond. People need to know this story.
- Cheryl S.
As a survivor of traumatic experiences in the mental health system, I was profoundly moved by this film. Thank you for presenting our story to the larger world.
- Phyllis K.
It was powerful, somewhat difficult to watch, yet ultimately uplifting.
- Lauren S.
Behind Closed Doors should be mandatory training for all psychiatrists.
- Rebecca J.
We used your film in training staff about reducing the use of restraint and seclusion. It generated an amazing and honest dialogue.
- Robert T.
Greetings from Canada! I came across this film and could not believe my eyes! Finally, an honest look at the harm the mental health system can do in the name of help.
- Mark S.
I wanted to let you know that I am using Behind Closed Doors with clients that I have who have been through many of the same experiences as the women in the film. It has helped to break down barriers and allow the healing process to begin.
- Joan B.
I saw Behind Closed Doors at a recent conference that I attended and would like to order a copy so that I can get it distributed to mental health providers all over New Zealand.
- Susan T.