In the Rehab Center Auditorium at the Rochester Psychiatric Center is a screening of the peculiarly charming essay film, Rocks In My Pockets (Signe Baumane, U.S. / Latvia 2014, 88 min.) followed by a brief discussion led by Dr. Laurence Guttmacher.

"Rocks In Your [sic] Pockets" is a story of mystery and redemption. The film is based on true events involving five women of Signe Baumane's family, including herself, and their battles with depression and suicide. It raises questions of how much family genetics determine who we are and if it is possible to out-smart one's own DNA. The film is packed with visual metaphors, surreal images and a twisted sense of humor. It is an animated tale full of art, women, strange daring stories, Latvian accents, history, nature, adventure and more.

[source: Mental Health Association e-mail, 2017-Jan-9]