Join us for an exclusive Film Screening!

Happy Songs About Unhappy Things is a groundbreaking new project that aims to disrupt the harmful narratives around mental health. By blending documentary footage, statistics, digital art, and mental health expert testimonials with sensational theatrical performances, Nikki Lynette invites us into a musical playground that allows audiences to explore the deepest parts of themselves while feeling empowered along the way.


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Agenda

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Film Screening
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Panel Discussion

Speakers

  • Brannon Bowers (Producer)

    Brannon Bowers

    Producer

  • Dr. Schnaude Dorizan (Neuroscientist)

    Dr. Schnaude Dorizan

    Neuroscientist

  • Roger Ellis (Co-Director)

    Roger Ellis

    Co-Director

  • Dr. Willie Mae Jackson (Psychiatrist)

    Dr. Willie Mae Jackson

    Psychiatrist

  • Alexa James (CEO of NAMI Chicago)

    Alexa James

    CEO of NAMI Chicago

    Since stepping into her position as NAMI Chicago’s leader in 2014, Alexa James has dedicated herself to making NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, the challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond. Alexa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Child Development from Erickson Institute. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.

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  • Nikki Lynette (Film Creator/Co-Director)

    Nikki Lynette

    Film Creator/Co-Director

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Tickets

Complimentary Member Event Ticket
Member Price Complimentary
Non-Member Ticket
Standard Price $25

Venue

Davis Theater

4614 North Lincoln Ave
Chicago, Illinois

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