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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Year 2024
Production Country United States
Runtime 76 Min.
FSK Not rated
Language English
Subtitle English
Premiere Status European Premiere
Director Reabetswe Moeti-Vogt
Producers Anthony Mutambira, Graham Leather
Executive Producer Bill Roy Pam Roy
Cinematography Joe Njagu
Editing David Jakubovic, Salia Havonec, Lebogang Montso
Sounddesign Khari Mateen
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