The Listeners

The Listeners (2016)

January 1st, 20161h 5min

Documentary
70%

Overview

The Listeners follows new volunteer trainees in suicide prevention as they answer suicide hotlines. Through their eyes and ears the film examines mental health and suicide prevention, volunteerism and the life-saving power of empathy.


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