To kick-off national youth mental health awareness week, local church groups, under the leadership of St. Christopher Parish in San Jose, with the support of NAMI Santa Clara County, have rallied together to organize a special screening of To Save a Life. This event is available FREE to all in our community.
To Save a Life is the story of all-American teen Jake Taylor, who seems to have it all. But after a childhood friend’s death, Jake’s world turns upside down, and he is forced to make a decision that could change his life forever. To Save a Life is about making unexpected choices and sacrifices, while having the courage and determination to persevere against all odds.
At some point, every teen has to decide: “What’s my life going to be about?” The film dares to bring that question into their world, encouraging them to answer it with boldness, honesty and compassion.
To Save a Life has started a movement all across the country. In communities just like ours, groups are working together to make an organized effort to reach local teens in crisis. Groups like ours are dedicated to offering every teen the opportunity to see this film and hear its powerful message of hope.
The film will be screened from 7 until 9 pm, and a panel will follow from 9 until 9:30 pm. Panelists will include:
- Jim Britts, To Save a Life Film Producer and Youth Pastor, New Song Community Church, Oceanside, CA
- Dave Cortese, Board President, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
- Pattie Cortese, Trustee, East Side Union High School District
- Dawn Brown, Development Manager, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Santa Clara County.
- Anne Ehersman, Executive Director, Project Cornerstone
Special thanks to CineLux Almaden Plaza for donating use of their theatre.
The official trailer for the film can be viewed here:
An interview with producer Jim Britts can be viewed here:
All are welcome!