Independent Lens
The Tuba Thieves
Music isn’t necessarily about listening, and hearing is not always an auditory experience. The Tuba Thieves is a holistic exploration of musicality and the expansion of sound.
The Silent Epidemic
The Silent Epidemic educates adults and teenagers about how to recognize warning signs and secure help for a young person contemplating suicide.
- Series
- PBS Plus Presentation
- Premiere Date
- June 1, 2001
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Bridget Garza
Producer
John Magyar
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The Film
Suicide is the leading cause of death among American teenagers. The Silent Epidemic is part talk show, part docu-drama and includes emotional interviews with teens who have attempted suicide. Grammy Award-winning recording artist CeCe Winans hosts a studio audience segment where teens and suicide experts discuss potential signs and causes of teen suicide and, most importantly, ways to prevent this rising epidemic.
