Today, we are joined by the Executive Producers/Directors of the documentary Orchestrating Change that tells the inspiring story of the Me2/Orchestra - the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them. Margie and Barbara talk with our Librarian and Archivist, Deena Gorland, about the origins of the Me2/Orchestra, the making of the film, and lessons we can all learn from the musicians.

Margie Friedman and Barbara Multer-Wellin are both Emmy Award-winning producers with years of non-fiction television experience. They have produced shows for CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO, Showtime, Lifetime, HGTV, Disney Channel and others.

Resources

• To learn more about the Me2/Orchestra go to https://me2music.org/
• The film is available with PBS passport at https://www.pbs.org/show/orchestrating-change/
• For educational institutions that wish to screen the film, go to bullfrogfilms.com
• For all others who are interested in the film, head to https://orchestratingchangethefilm.com/ or email Barbara and Margie at [email protected]

For a transcript of this episode, visit: https://apafdn.org/news-events/mentally-healthy-nation-podcast/destigmatizing-mental-illness-one-concert-at-a-tim