FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Film “My Ascension” Spotlights Story of 16-Year-Old Cheerleader Paralyzed By A Suicide Attempt.
Every day 20 young people die by suicide in the United States
My Ascension Documentary Screening Event
\Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 in the Triton Public Schools PAC Watch Film Trailer
My Ascension chronicles the story of 16-year-old Dutchtown High School varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit, who was paralyzed by a suicide attempt, which propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive.
The screening will be followed by an engaging discussion on youth suicide prevention and mental wellness with panelists for Q and A.
My Ascension is a feature length documentary that highlights Emma's inspiring journey, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also shares the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it.
“Emma's story captures the severity of the mental health and suicidality pandemic amongst the adolescent population in the United States. My Ascension is a serious yet uplifting story that provides hope, clarity and support to its audience from a personal perspective.”
Saro Altinoglu, PSY.D, ROWI Teen and Parent Wellness Center
