November 16, 2021

Thank you so much for joining us for This Might Hurt

Thanks to the generous support of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and Canadian Mental Health Association North & West Vancouver, this screening is available to you free of charge. To contribute to CMHA NWV's chronic pain support group, please consider donating HERE.

To learn more about CMHA NWV, visit their website: https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/

ABOUT THE FILM

This Might Hurt is a documentary that offers solutions to cure chronic pain. The film follows three chronic pain patients who have spent years searching for answers. Desperate for relief, they enter a new medical program — run by Dr. Howard Schubiner — that focuses on uncovering hidden causes of pain, and retraining their brains to switch the pain off.

This new paradigm for diagnosis & treatment was found to be effective in several randomized trials, and it was recommended by the HHS’s task force to combat the opioid epidemic. This Might Hurt provides an intimate exploration and suggests a path to healing for millions.

LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

November 16, 2021 —

3:30 PM PST (6:30 PM EST) — Doors Open, use this time to plug your computer into a monitor/TV, set up speakers, get your popcorn, prepare devices to be silent for 2 hours, get ready for a collective movie-watching experience without distractions.

The show will start promptly at 4:00PM PST (7:00 PM EST) and you cannot pause or rewind—so come 15-30 minutes early, and make everything's set up right so you can relax during the movie. If you arrive late, you will miss the program.

4:00 PST (7:00 PM EST) — Show begins

5:30 PST (8:30 PM EST) — Live Q&A on zoom with directors Kent Bassett & Marion Cunningham, Dr. Howard Schubiner, and Elaina Moss from CMHA NWV.

PANELISTS

Dr. Howard Schubiner has been treating chronic pain patients for nearly two decades, during which time he has been developing and refining his mind-body approach. He is recognized as a leading researcher and physician in the field of pain medicine. He has authored more than 100 publications, including an NIH-funded study on fibromyalgia for the journal PAIN. He is on the board of The Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA), which advances the diagnosis and treatment of stress-induced medical conditions. He is now working with neuroscientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder on a neuroimaging study for people with back pain.

Kent Bassett (director, producer, editor) is an Emmy-nominated editor and filmmaker from Arizona. He’s edited a number of feature documentaries that have premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, AFI Docs, Doc NYC, and on PBS. His latest film as editor is Not Going Quietly, which was released in theaters in August 2021.

Much of the drive to make This Might Hurt came from Kent’s own struggle with arm pain and chronic tendonitis as a 22-year-old. Unable to type or even turn a doorknob, he was forced to drop out of college. Although he saw several doctors and tried working with a physical therapist, strength training, even opioids—his pain grew steadily worse. It wasn’t until he had an insight into the role of the brain in triggering real physical pain that he was able to completely recover.

Marion Cunningham (director, producer, co-editor) is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who has produced series for Netflix, National Geographic, History, OWN, Discovery and A&E. Cunningham joined fellow Chapman University alum, Bassett, after meeting in NYC. She instantly connected with the story and after a multi-year journey, the two launched an Indiegogo campaign to procure finishing funds. Both are eager to share what they have learned in hopes of alleviating the suffering that has driven thousands into opioid addiction, as well as driving many taken off their painkillers to suicide.

Elaina Moss is Program Manager at Canadian Mental Health Association North & West Vancouver and facilitates its biweekly chronic pain support group. Elaina has lived with chronic pain for most of their adult life and spent nearly a decade seeking diagnosis and treatment. Elaina is now on their healing journey, using a combination of medical treatments and mind-body techniques to manage pain. Elaina is passionate about raising awareness and reducing the stigma of chronic pain and illness and connecting patients with a supportive community.

FAQs

How do I attend the screening virtually?

Eventive will remind you when the event is starting and send you a link to sign on.

What's the refund policy?

We do not offer refunds, and the Eventive fee cannot be refunded. That said, if you are unable to access the screening, email us and we'll try to accommodate.

Is there any geo-blocking for this event?

No, we've made this event accessible across the world—all you need is broadband internet.

Is there Closed Captioning?

Yes.

Are there subtitles as part of the broadcast?

Yes, we have subtitles in English (dialogue-only), Spanish, Hebrew, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Hindi, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), and Arabic. These will be available during the broadcast in the bottom right-hand corner if you click on the gear icon.

Will there be a way to engage with others during the live screening?

Yes, during the screening there will be a live chatbox to ask questions; express laughter, joy, or sadness using emojis. It's designed to give you all a hint of the social experience of going to the movies in a community.

How will I attend the Q&A?

After the screening, a Zoom link will be posted in the chat, and you can join by clicking that link. Please make sure to have your Zoom updated to the most recent version. You are welcome to keep your mic and camera off. There will also be an opportunity to join small-group discussions for those who are interested—after the Q&A.