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The Friendship Bench

Documentary

76 min

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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.

Director
Reabetswe Moeti-Vogt
Original language(s)
English
Available versions
OmU
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Year
2024
Country
USA
Genre
Documentary
FSK Rating
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Original title
The Friendship Bench
Release date
20.10.2024
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Dokumentale 2024

International documentary and media festival
calendar
10.10.2024 - 20.10.2024
movie
Kant Kino

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