Free screening of Shine in series Science in the Cinema
(Edmonton, Alberta) Edmontonians are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free popcorn, a movie and a discussion with a medical expert. On Saturday, May 15, 2010, Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions is presenting Shine at 4 p.m. at the Garneau Theatre, 8712 - 109 Street, Edmonton.
This Oscar winning film tells the true story of Australian pianist, David Helfgott, (played by Geoffrey Rush) and the traumatic early years that shape his life. As a young man, David suffers a breakdown that causes him to enter a mental institution. In this inspirational movie David demonstrates that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The film will be introduced by Dr. Pratap Chokka, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, and a consultant psychiatrist at the Grey Nuns Hospital. Following the movie, Dr. Chokka will lead a discussion on the latest research in mental health.
Dr. Chokka's work focuses on mood, anxiety disorders and ADHD. He has been the principal investigator in over 60 clinical trials, and a member of the committee that established the Anxiety Disorders Guidelines in Canada. He is director of the Women's Reproductive Mental Health Program at the Grey Nuns Hospital and specializes in the assessment and management of pregnancy and postpartum-related disorders.
"This Science in the Cinema program is part of our ongoing focus on science education, inviting people around the province – especially young people – to enjoy an afternoon at the movies and to learn about on-the-ground health research in Alberta," says Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions CEO Jacques Magnan, PhD. "Our thanks go out to the physicians and scientists who have been sharing their considerable expertise with Albertans."
Media contact: Karen Thomas, Media Specialist, 1.877.423.5727 x225,
For more information, and for reporters attending the film contact:
Nancy Whelan, Education Community Outreach Manager,
, 1.877.423.5727 x260