Dokumentale'24 The Friendship Bench
© Filmstill "The Friendship Bench"
The Friendship Bench
Reabetswe Moeti-Vogt / United States / 2024 / 76 min
In 2006, Dr Dixon Chibanda, a psychologist in Zimbabwe, is facing what seems to be an insurmountable challenge: many Zimbabweans have mental health issues, but there are very few psychologists in the country. He seeks a solution outside the conventional healthcare system and begins meeting with and training a group of fourteen grandmothers, who sit on public park benches with people from their community in need of support. Today, Chibanda’s approach is known worldwide.
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Credits
Year | 2024 |
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Production Country | United States |
Runtime | 76 Min. |
FSK | Not rated |
Language | English |
Subtitle | English |
Premiere Status | European Premiere |
Director | Reabetswe Moeti-Vogt |
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Producers | Anthony Mutambira, Graham Leather |
Executive Producer | Bill Roy Pam Roy |
Cinematography | Joe Njagu |
Editing | David Jakubovic, Salia Havonec, Lebogang Montso |
Sounddesign | Khari Mateen |