Directed by Melissa Van Soelen

Logline: Cyclist Marlene Hibbs advocates for mental health care improvements by cycling 500km non-stop across Manitoba.

Synopsis: Days of Action founder Marlene Hibbs has peddled nearly 2,700 kilometres on her solo ride across Canada. With 8,500 kms to go, Hibbs is seeking to align with those who identify with her story. She's taking a stand in an effort to raise awareness on systemic mental health trauma in Canada.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 10 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Manitoba
TECHNIQUES: Animated Objects, Visual Effects
KEYWORDS: Woman, Health, Healthcare, Mental Health, Winnipeg, Advocacy

Director's Statement: Why are you here? addresses the house-of-cards-in-a-wind-tunnel sense of anxiety Marlene feels towards her mental health care. It's a cautionary documentary to people like me, people who are vulnerable, ambitious, and hungry. Move too fast, challenge something out of your realm, and something's bound to break.This documentary will highlight these important issues; -Mental health care; -Marlene's national bike ride and; -the importance of providing equal opportunities to a diverse group of women filmmakers.