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BRAINSTORM

March 29, 2026By Eddie Nkurunungi

2 pm EAT- BrainStorm Global Virtual Screening for World Bipolar Day!

Join us for the first global virtual screening of the new documentary about the bipolar spectrum. This event includes watching the 74-minute film, followed by a panel conversation featuring filmmakers, characters, and bipolar experts, as well as an audience Q&A.

Event Participants

Dr. Andy Nierenberg

Psychiatrist, in the film MGB, Harvard

Dr. Crystal Clark

Psychiatrist, U of Toronto

Dr. Holly Swartz

Chief science advisor, U of Pittsburgh

Bonnie Waltch

Producer, Director, Writer

Sara Schley

Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Film character

About the film

BrainStorm follows six compelling people living with bipolar on their journeys from devastation to recovery. The film connects their experiences with the latest bipolar brain science to shed light on potential causes and successful treatments. The film closes with a message of hope, showing that it is possible to thrive while living on the bipolar spectrum.

Genre

Documentary

Released

2026

Director

Bonnie Waltch

Producer

Bonnie Waltch, Sara Schley

Writer

Bonnie Waltch, Sara Schley, Rachel Clark

Events

KAMPALA MENTAL HEALTH FILM CLUB PRESENTS “PSYCHOSIS AND ME”

September 14, 2023By Eddie Nkurunungi

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PSYCHOSIS AND ME

British actor David Harewood had a psychotic breakdown and was sectioned in his 20s.

David traces his steps, meeting young people living with psychosis and the health professionals who treat them…

Film followed by discussion

FREE admission, All welcome

Tuesday 26th September 2023 at 6.30 pm

The Green Room, The National Theatre, Ugandan National Cultural Centre

Contacts: 07027 77641 or 0773063473

A collaboration between

Peer Nation, Film Club Uganda, Uganda National Cultural Centre and the Butabika- East London Link

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KAMPALA MENTAL HEALTH FILM CLUB PRESENTS “ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES”

August 13, 2023By Eddie Nkurunungi

ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES

The story of Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change each other’s lives forever.

As they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their past, they come together, discovering that even the smallest places and moments can mean something…

Certificate 15: Sex and Nudity, Violence, Profanity, Alcohol and Drugs, Distressinbg Scenes

Film followed by discussion

FREE admission, All welcome

Tuesday 29th August 2023 at 6.30 pm

The Green Room, The National Theatre, Ugandan National Cultural Centre

Contacts: 07027 77641 or 0773063473

A collaboration between

Peer Nation, Film Club Uganda, Uganda National Cultural Centre and the Butabika- East London Link

KAMPALA MENTAL HEALTH FILM CLUB PRESENTS… ‘HEAL’

May 15, 2023By Eddie Nkurunungi

HEAL

A documentary film that takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that by changing our perceptions, the human body can heal itself…

(No certification)

Film followed by discussion

FREE admission, All welcome

Tuesday 30th May 2023 at 6.30 pm

The Green Room, The National Theatre, Ugandan National Cultural Centre

Contacts: 07027 77641 or 0773063473

A collaboration between

Peer Nation, Film Club Uganda, Uganda National Cultural Centre and the Butabika- East London Link

KAMPALA MENTAL HEALTH FILM CLUB PRESENTS ‘THE GAMBLER’

April 30, 2023By Eddie Nkurunungi

THE GAMBLER

Axel Freed is a literature professor. He has the gambling vice.

When he has lost all of his money, he borrows from his girlfriend, then his mother, and finally some bad guys that chase him.

Despite all of this, he cannot stop gambling…

(Certification 18: Mild profanity, mild sex, mild violence and gore, mild alcohol and drug use, some frightening and intense scenes)

Film followed by discussion

FREE admission, All welcome

Tuesday 2nd May 2023 at 6.30 pm

The Green Room, The National Theatre, Ugandan National Cultural Centre

Contacts: 07027 77641 or 0773063473

A collaboration between

Peer Nation, Film Club Uganda, Uganda National Cultural Centre and the Butabika- East London Link

Events

STRANGE VOICES – KAMPALA MENTAL HEALTH FILM CLUB

March 2, 2023By Eddie Nkurunungi

A daughter’s torment, a mother’s heartbreak. A couple’s relationship is thrown into chaos when their college age daughter starts to behave differently, become paranoid about people around her and hear voices. This film explores her and her family’s journey to make sense of her experiences

(Not certified: Scenes of mental distress are depicted)

Film followed by discussion
FREE admission, All welcome

Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 6.30 pm

The Green Room, The National Theatre, Ugandan National Cultural Centre

Contacts:
0702 777 641 or 0773 063 473

A collaboration between
Peer Nation, Film Club Uganda, Uganda National Cultural Centre and the Butabika East London Link

STRANGE VOICES – KAMPALA MENTAL HEALTH FILM CLUB

February 24, 2023By developerx

A daughter’s torment, a mother’s heartbreak. A couple’s relationship is thrown into chaos when their college age daughter starts to behave differently, become paranoid about people around her and hear voices. This film explores her and her family’s journey to make sense of her experiences

(Not certified: Scenes of mental distress are depicted)

Film followed by discussion
FREE admission, All welcome

Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 6.30 pm

The Green Room, The National Theatre, Ugandan National Cultural Centre

Contacts:
0702 777 641 or 0773 063 473

A collaboration between
Peer Nation, Film Club Uganda, Uganda National Cultural Centre and the Butabika East London Link

Events

THE MASK YOU LIVE IN.

January 28, 2023By Charlotte Namugerwa

The documentary we will be watching on the 31st of January 2023 explores how our culture’s narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men and society at large and unveils what what we can do about it…………………… come lets spread mental health awareness.

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