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Mind vs. Mountain

Exploring the inner mountains of mental health, injury, recovery, and adventures in the pursuit of healing. Includes a panel discussion and Q&A with some of the film cast and the presentation of the Brent Seal Award.

Show Details

Sunday Feb 25
7:00pm
10:00pm
Doors: 6:00pm

Presentation

Live Panel Discussion: Transforming Hurt into Wisdom

A dialogue led by Mike Schauch with three stars from the films playing this evening. Joining Mike on stage will be Jamie MoCrazy from #MoCrazyStrong, Dave Gu from On Fire in Ice, and Kenny X Hamlett from Black People Don’t Do That: Kenny X Hamlett. Mike and guests will take a deeper dive into their physical, psychological, and emotional journeys and how they ultimately transformed their deepest hurt into their greatest wisdom. There will be an audience Q&A during the discussion.

Speaker

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Dave Gu was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition, Ankylosing Spondylitis, which causes severe stiffness and pain in his joints. He found the Wim Hof Method would greatly improve his symptoms, and he eventually became an instructor. Dave joins moderator Mike Schauch and two other film stars on stage for a deeper dive into how they transformed hurt into wisdom.
Jamie MoCrazy grew up on the ski slopes with a dream. She would do what it took, until that almost took her life. Jamie joins moderator Mike Schauch and two other film stars on stage at the Mind vs. Mountain show for a deeper dive into how they transformed hurt into wisdom.
Kenny Hamlett is DP and Director. He is passionate about sharing stories that he can relate to, those from marginalized communities featuring people like those he grew up with. Kenny joins moderator Mike Schauch and two other film stars on stage at the Mind vs. Mountain show for a deeper dive into how they transformed hurt into wisdom.

Films

18 mins |
United States |
2023
DIRECTORS:
Jamie MoCrazy, Mark Locki
LANGUAGE(S): English
One pro skier’s miraculous recovery from a serious Traumatic Brain Injury has revolutionized TBI treatment worldwide.
World Premiere
9 mins |
United States |
2023
DIRECTOR:
Kenny X Hamlett
LANGUAGE(S): English
Kenny X Hamlett’s journey as a black man learning to deal with depression and anxiety while learning to lean into the person that he’s always wanted to be.
World Premiere
6 mins |
Canada |
2023
DIRECTOR:
John Kelly
LANGUAGE(S): English
A man suffering from chronic pain finds solace in frigid waters.
21 mins |
United States |
2023
DIRECTORS:
Jay Melena, Tim Kressin
LANGUAGE(S): English
A cougar attack survivor and trans-masculine cyclist becomes an advocate for inclusion within the cycling community.
Trigger Warning

This film displays scenes of war and contains descriptions of PTSD.

14 mins |
United States |
2023
DIRECTOR:
Roo Smith
LANGUAGE(S): English
A group of wounded, injured and sick military veterans attempt to climb a 4000+m Colorado peak.
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