Musician Catherine MacLellan—the daughter of Canadian singer/songwriting legend Gene MacLellan—grew up surrounded by her father’s music. He died by suicide when she was 14. Two decades after his loss, Catherine is finally ready to confront the hurtful mystery of her absent parent and embrace his musical legacy. The Song and the Sorrow follows Catherine as she journeys to understand her father and face her own struggles with mental illness. Through archival footage and intimate interviews with friends, family members, and musicians who knew and played with Gene—including Anne Murray, Lennie Gallant, and the late Ron Hynes—the film reveals a troubled …
Musician Catherine MacLellan—the daughter of Canadian singer/songwriting legend Gene MacLellan—grew up surrounded by her father’s music. He died by suicide when she was 14. Two decades after his loss, Catherine is finally ready to confront the hurtful mystery of her absent parent and embrace his musical legacy.
The Song and the Sorrow follows Catherine as she journeys to understand her father and face her own struggles with mental illness. Through archival footage and intimate interviews with friends, family members, and musicians who knew and played with Gene—including Anne Murray, Lennie Gallant, and the late Ron Hynes—the film reveals a troubled and loving man who was never at ease with fame or money.
Catherine is determined to lift the oppressive burden of silence that accompanies the stigma of mental illness and hopes that others can take strength and solace from her story.
Âge 15 à 18 ans
Français, langue maternelle - Littérature et poésie canadienne et internationale
Médias - Films documentaires
Santé/Formation personnelle - Santé mentale/Stress/Suicide
Avertissement : Contenu délicat (discussion portant sur le suicide)
Cette exploration de la vie et de la mort du musicien Gene MacLellan par sa fille présente les effets que son suicide a eus sur elle, ainsi que des entretiens avec les amis et la famille. Ce film est parfait pour amorcer des discussions sur la santé mentale et sur le suicide. Les préjugés relatifs à la maladie mentale et à la dépression réduisent bien souvent au silence les personnes qui en sont atteintes, de même que leurs amis et leur famille. À votre avis, pourquoi Catherine MacLellan a-t-elle décidé de raconter son histoire et celle de son père? En classe, discutez des raisons pour lesquelles il est recommandé de parler de ses défis et de ses difficultés personnelles à ses amis, à sa famille ou à un professionnel de la santé. Pourquoi pourrait-on avoir peur de parler de sujets personnels délicats? Après le visionnage, effectuez une recherche sur les ressources disponibles en matière de santé mentale et de prévention du suicide à l’échelle locale et nationale.