Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention

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Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention

2020

1h 27m

Documentary

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Four gripping, unique stories from the frontlines of suicide prevention-those of American veterans, the LGBT community, university students, and gun owners-weave together into a call to action.

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Leslie Felperin

The Hollywood Reporter

The subject is relevant and important enough, especially these days, to make this useful, informative viewing.

Jun 10, 2020

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Courtney Howard

Variety

The filmmakers' careful construction of their cinematic plea ought to generate empathy from the medical community, funding from bureaucrats and more trained professionals in the field to help combat this epidemic.

Jun 6, 2020

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Kate Erbland

IndieWire

The change is incremental, but it's real, and after seeing just how many people have been affected by the tragedy of suicide, "Wake Up" provides a strong reason to be roused.

Rated: B-

Jun 6, 2020

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Sabrina McFarland

Common Sense Media

The film mentions that data reportedly indicate social media and technology may be a driving factor for the increasing rates of suicide on college campuses.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 13, 2023

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Dan Buffa

KSDK News (St. Louis)

Competently directed by Nate Townsend with thought-provoking stories, Wake Up gets its message across with powerful grace and an emotional element that is undeniable.

Rated: B+

Jun 20, 2020

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Four gripping, unique stories from the frontlines of suicide prevention-those of American veterans, the LGBT community, university students, and gun owners-weave together into a call to action.

Director: Nate Townsend
Producer: Chelsea Bo, Sean Drummond
Screenwriter: Nate Townsend, Christopher Jacob Jones, Christopher Jacob Jones
Production Co: Paxeros Creative
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2020
Runtime: 1h 27m

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