Film “Prescription: Suicide?” picks up international support

(PRLEAP.COM) Despite the hardship Hurricane Wilma still causes in Florida, many notables from around the country will attend the premiere of the documentary “Prescription: Suicide?” on Nov 10 at the Annual Ft Lauderdale International Film Festival.

Following the first public announcement of the film just two weeks ago, the producers received a flood of calls and emails from around the world congratulating them for addressing such an emotionally charged subject as teen suicide, including Canada, England, Ireland and Israel. “It is pretty amazing, since we launched the website about the film. I never in my wildest dreams thought it would have this impact,” said the film’s director Robert Manciero.

Dr. Anne Blake Tracy will fly in from Utah. She researched antidepressants for 16 years and testified in both criminal and civil cases involving antidepressants for 13 years. She will be joined by several attorneys from California, Texas, Wyoming and Pennsylvania distinguished for their roles in litigation involving antidepressants.

Book author Joy Hancock from North Carolina announced her attendance together with publisher David Hancock, president of Morgan James Publishing. Mrs Hancock just finished writing “Prescription for Madness”, a mother’s heart wrenching story of a family whose lives were turned upside down when their oldest child, Christopher, was put on antidepressants.

“Prescription: Suicide?” is a documentary that takes an intimate look at the personal impact of anti-depressant drugs on children and teenagers. It premieres Nov 10, 2005 at 5:30PM at the Coral Ridge AMC 10 Theater, 26th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306.

Six families who experienced having antidepressant drugs prescribed to their children, dramatically describe their feelings and reactions, their relationships with the medical professionals involved, and how they cope with the tasks of daily living and challenges resulting from these medications. By discussing their emotions and effects these drugs had on their family, they provide insight into this complex part of their lives. Caroline Downing narrates the documentary in a compelling story-telling fashion, delivering a powerful performance that captures the heart and soul of the audience. Caroline is the sister of Candace Downing who committed suicide at age 12 last year after being prescribed Zoloft.

Further screenings and wide distribution will be scheduled after the premiere. Please check our website for more details as they develop:
www.prescriptionsuicide.com

To purchase tickets for the premiere showing visit:
http://www.fliff.com/2005/tickets.htm

For direct contact with the filmmakers contact:
David Garland (co-producer)
Phone: (818) 681-2105
Email: dgarland@prescriptionsuicide.com

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