| CUT: Teens and Self-Injury, produced by Wendy Schneider in consultation with Karen Conterio provides an intimate look at a largely unacknowledged problem that affects thousands of young people, their families and friends. Using the words, music and artwork of the teens themselves, director Wendy Schneider draws back the curtain on the sensationalism and secrecy surrounding the cycle of self-harm and brings this hidden issue into sharp, clear focus. As teens articulate their experience with self-injury, we see them begin to confront their urges and their deepest feelings. Personal struggles are offset by interviews with parents and mental health professionals who address the problem from a broader context, and by rock icon, Shirley Manson, who shares her own experience with self-injury. Compelling, incisive and profoundly moving, CUT issues a call to bring the problem of self-injury out of the shadows and reminds us that the first step towards healing is an honest acknowledgment of reality. Includes music by Garbage, Plumb, Gina Young, and Cyndi Boste. Running Time: 57 minutes.
Please note: At this time, CUT is issuing "licenses for use" to educators, administrators and mental health professionals. If you do not fit into the above categories, contact director Wendy Schneider to find out how to obtain a copy of this documentary. If you are a student, we recommend contacting your school, a teacher or a guidance counselor (directly or anonymously) and asking them to order the film or contact us for more information. |
