Documentary on personal mental health and the role exercise plays - to be screened May 6th

By Pepper Parr

April 26th, 2024

BURLINGTON, ON

I am not sure that I would use the word “celebrate” to announce the screening of a film on mental health – recognizing might be a more appropriate word.

Having said that, the Canadian Mental Health Association Halton and United Way Halton & Hamilton found that the response to an insightful documentary screening titled “The Human Race-Around the Bay” was so big that they had to change the date of the event.

It will now take place on Monday, May 6, at the Art Gallery of Burlington.

Ted Michaels, a Hamilton broadcaster, avid runner, and advocate for health and wellness.

To be hosted by Ted Michaels, a renowned Hamilton broadcaster, avid runner, and advocate for health and wellness, the documentary explores the profound impact of exercise, particularly running, on mental health issues. With a keen focus on showcasing the therapeutic benefits of physical activity, the screening promises to shed light on an increasingly recognized aspect of mental health management.

“The Human Race will show that everyone has to take care of their mental, in addition to physical, health,” says Michaels. “I’d suggest that most of us are dealing with something in our lives. What you see on the surface is not what’s happening inside. This documentary will shine a light on what people are going through, and just as importantly, how to get the help they need.”

Ted Michaels brings his wealth of experience and passion for both broadcasting and running to this project, aiming to inspire and inform audiences about the positive correlation between exercise and mental well-being. Through captivating storytelling and compelling visuals, “The Human Race-Around the Bay” aims to initiate meaningful conversations surrounding mental health and encourage individuals to explore the potential of incorporating exercise into their daily routines as a form of self-care.

 Monday, May 6, 2024 – Doors open: 6:30 pm, Premiere: 7:00 pm, Q&A: 8:00 pm  Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore, Burlington, ON

Following the event, additional airing of the documentary will take place on the following stations:

• Cable 14, Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00 pm
• Your TV Halton, Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm
• Rogers Grand River, Saturday, May 18 – 9:00am, Sunday, May 19 – 9:00pm, Monday, May 20 – 3:00pm