award-winning documentary takes viewers through tragedy, crisis, and chaos caused by SMI AND rising national effort to bring hope and lasting change.
Don't miss the Utah Coalition's screening of No One Cares About Crazy People December 4th in Salt Lake City! Below are the full details for this can't-miss event, along with other screenings scheduled across the U.S. this year. Plus, read a personal takeaway from our Executive Director, who attended the Massachusetts screening in October.
REgister for UTah shattering silence coalition screening
WHERE: Salt Lake City, Utah
WHEN: December 4th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
WHERE: Main Public Library Main Auditorium
Special appearance by filmmaker Gail Freedman.
REGISTER: via Eventbrite HERE.
WHEN: December 4th, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
WHERE: Main Public Library Main Auditorium
Special appearance by filmmaker Gail Freedman.
REGISTER: via Eventbrite HERE.
Other scheduled screenings this year
Nov 13 - Weyauwega International Fim Festival, Weyauwegaca, MI
Nov 17 - Filmscene, NAMI, Johnson County, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Dec 10 - Michael Moore's Weekly Arthouse Series State Theatre, Traverse City, MI
Nov 17 - Filmscene, NAMI, Johnson County, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Dec 10 - Michael Moore's Weekly Arthouse Series State Theatre, Traverse City, MI
NSSC Attends Screening of No One Cares About Crazy People to Highlight Urgent Need for Mental Health Reform in Massachusetts
Note from Ann Corcoran, Our Executive Director - Members of the National Shattering Silence Coalition (NSSC) recently attended a special screening of Gail Freedman’s documentary No One Cares About Crazy People, a powerful and deeply moving film that exposes the ongoing neglect and discrimination faced by individuals living with severe mental illness.
The event was hosted by Curry College, Aspire Health Alliance, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, bringing together advocates, educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders committed to advancing compassionate and effective care for those most in need.
The documentary, based on Ron Powers’ acclaimed book of the same name, serves as a stark reminder of society’s continued failure to provide humane, timely medical treatment for its most vulnerable citizens. Despite decades of awareness, far too many individuals with severe mental illness remain untreated, criminalized, or abandoned by the very systems meant to protect them.
NSSC extends its sincere gratitude to Senator Cindy Friedman, who has been a steadfast champion for mental health reform in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Senator Friedman’s leadership and advocacy continue to pave the way toward policies that prioritize treatment over punishment and compassion over stigma.
Following the screening, advocates and families participated in a thoughtful discussion on how to drive meaningful change in a system that has failed too many for too long. The conversation centered on solutions to ensure that individuals in crisis receive appropriate, compassionate medical care.
“This film reinforces what families across the country already know—people with severe mental illness are not invisible, and their lives matter,” said a representative of NSSC. “We have the tools and the science to do better. What’s needed now is the courage and commitment to act.”
The National Shattering Silence Coalition remains dedicated to advancing policies and programs that protect the civil rights and human dignity of those living with serious mental illness. By raising awareness, amplifying lived experiences, and advocating for legislative reform, NSSC seeks to transform a system rooted in neglect into one built on compassion, evidence-based care, and hope.
The event was hosted by Curry College, Aspire Health Alliance, and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, bringing together advocates, educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders committed to advancing compassionate and effective care for those most in need.
The documentary, based on Ron Powers’ acclaimed book of the same name, serves as a stark reminder of society’s continued failure to provide humane, timely medical treatment for its most vulnerable citizens. Despite decades of awareness, far too many individuals with severe mental illness remain untreated, criminalized, or abandoned by the very systems meant to protect them.
NSSC extends its sincere gratitude to Senator Cindy Friedman, who has been a steadfast champion for mental health reform in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Senator Friedman’s leadership and advocacy continue to pave the way toward policies that prioritize treatment over punishment and compassion over stigma.
Following the screening, advocates and families participated in a thoughtful discussion on how to drive meaningful change in a system that has failed too many for too long. The conversation centered on solutions to ensure that individuals in crisis receive appropriate, compassionate medical care.
“This film reinforces what families across the country already know—people with severe mental illness are not invisible, and their lives matter,” said a representative of NSSC. “We have the tools and the science to do better. What’s needed now is the courage and commitment to act.”
The National Shattering Silence Coalition remains dedicated to advancing policies and programs that protect the civil rights and human dignity of those living with serious mental illness. By raising awareness, amplifying lived experiences, and advocating for legislative reform, NSSC seeks to transform a system rooted in neglect into one built on compassion, evidence-based care, and hope.