MATC Matters

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Wisconsin) is sponsoring the Wisconsin debut of the award-winning feature film, Canvas, on November 8, in Mitby Theater at Truax. Showings will be 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. A catered reception will be held between showings and will feature Honorary Chairperson Patti Loew, author and host of Wisconsin Public TV’s “In Wisconsin,” and Honorary Chair Nancy Abraham, a NAMI founding member.

Canvas, inspired by a powerful true story, portrays the effects of major mental illness on a family. Writer/Director Joseph Greco’s tale of a 10-year-old boy coping with his mother’s schizophrenia is a fresh take on the subject. Outstanding performances are turned in by the lead actors, including Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Emmy Award-winner Joe Pantoliano.

Tickets are available through NAMI Wisconsin, (608) 268-6000 or (800) 236-2988, and from the Mitby Theater Box Office, (608) 243-4000. Ticket prices are $10 for the movie and $25 for the catered reception. Proceeds from the event will fund education and support programs to improve outcomes for people and families impacted by mental illness.

For more information, visit NAMI Wisconsin’s website or call (800) 236-2988. NAMI Wisconsin is the largest statewide non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by serious mental illness and to promoting recovery.