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The S Word
Surviving isn't the end of your story. It can be the start of someone else's.
Who it's for
People who have survived an attempt often carry shame and isolation, and families bereaved by suicide carry a silence that can feel just as heavy.
Feelings it meets
What it is
The S Word is a 2017 documentary by Lisa Klein, who lost her father and older brother to suicide. Its main subject is photographer and activist Dese'Rae L. Stage, a suicide attempt survivor who records the stories of other attempt survivors through her Live Through This project.
Where to find it
Good Docs (educational DVD and streaming, with discussion guides). Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Suicide and self-harm discussed directly.
Age: Not verified; distributed to high schools and colleges (suggested 16+)
It is the tears of the earth that keep her smiles in bloom.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 4
