MY ASCENSION - A DOCUMENTARY FILM AND MOVEMENT
My Ascension - A Documentary Film and Movement to Spread Hope and Fight Suicide
Synopsis
A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it.
“20 Young People Die by Suicide Every Day in the United States”
According the National Institute on Mental Health’s most current data which is from 2018 - Approximately 7600 young people under the age of 25 died by suicide. That's 20 young people dying every day in the U.S. alone.
The community is invited to this FREE event on Wednesday, May 11th at 5pm at the Yavapai Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College. The 90-minute film screening will be followed by a virtual Q&A session with Emma and the filmmaker, Greg Dicharry.
Community Partners: Polara Health, MATFORCE, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yavapai County, Community Counts AZ and Yavapai College are working together to increase awareness and talk about suicide prevention during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Crisis Info
If you or someone you know needs help - call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line - HELLO to 741741