Community Events - Transcendence Film Screening
HIAS is excited to present a documentary from The National Capacity Building (NCB) Project at the Center for Victims of Torture: "Transcendence: A Journey of Hope + Healing".
Friday, July 26, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Description:
A screening of Transcendence: A Journey of Hope + Healing, 76 minutes, USA, 2024, followed by a Question + Answer session with filmmaker Jane C Wagner. Every day, at the Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture, the beautiful resilience of the human spirit is on stunning display. People from more than 100 countries come to this "big village" to heal from a range of human rights abuses. Survivors find strength from a team of therapists, physicians, and advocates whose cross-disciplinary methods help them recover their voices and reclaim their lives. Filmed over ten years, this intimate documentary — the first of its kind — traces the powerful stories of four asylees - from Tibet, Sierra Leone, Chad, and Jamaica, and reveals the radical power embedded in the day-to-day journey of healing.
Transcendence offers a moving, radically optimistic counter to the silence of trauma. By offering sensitive, human portraits of different ways trauma manifests in the lives of individuals and through an inspiring narrative that shows healing is possible, this film is essential viewing.
A screening of Transcendence: A Journey of Hope + Healing, 76 minutes, USA, 2024, followed by a Question + Answer session with filmmaker Jane C Wagner. Every day, at the Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture, the beautiful resilience of the human spirit is on stunning display. People from more than 100 countries come to this "big village" to heal from a range of human rights abuses. Survivors find strength from a team of therapists, physicians, and advocates whose cross-disciplinary methods help them recover their voices and reclaim their lives. Filmed over ten years, this intimate documentary — the first of its kind — traces the powerful stories of four asylees - from Tibet, Sierra Leone, Chad, and Jamaica, and reveals the radical power embedded in the day-to-day journey of healing.
Transcendence offers a moving, radically optimistic counter to the silence of trauma. By offering sensitive, human portraits of different ways trauma manifests in the lives of individuals and through an inspiring narrative that shows healing is possible, this film is essential viewing.
Detailed Agenda (2-hour session):
- 5 - 10 minutes introduction
- 75 minutes film
- 10 minutes break
- 30 minutes Q & A
Objectives:
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the importance of building relationships of trust when working with torture survivors, including strategies for establishing and maintaining trust within therapeutic settings.
- Explore the concept of creating brave spaces by bearing witness to trauma stories, including the significance of providing a supportive environment where survivors feel safe to share their experiences without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Recognize the transformative power of giving voice to those who were once rendered voiceless, including how storytelling can empower survivors to reclaim their narratives and promote healing and resilience.
Trigger warning: This film discusses the experiences of victims of torture. We encourage you to make whatever choice is best for you in regards to viewing the film, and to take breaks as needed while viewing.
