Kings Park Psych Documentary to Be Shown In Huntington

If you missed Lucy Winer's powerful documentary film, , at the make sure to head over to Huntington next month.

Winer, a once suicidal teenager who was committed to the Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital is now a veteran documentary filmmaker who was committed in 1967 to the hospital’s female violent ward. Winer documents not only her journey back to the now shuttered facility but also meets with former patients, their families and hospital staff. The film takes an in-depth look at the mental health system today as well as a look back on the treatment of the illness in years past. A trailer of the movie can be seen on the movie's Facebook page.

Winer, along with other members of the movie, will host a panel discussion following the screening, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

What: Kings Park: Stories From An American Mental Institution

Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave, Huntington

When: Feb. 15. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Wine and munchies served before, beginning at 7 p.m. dessert and panel discusssion after.

Ticket Info:  Tickets are $40. To reserve your seat call Ruby at (631) 234-1925 ext. 301 or e-mail ruby@hali88.org

Notes: All proceeds to benefit Hands Across Long Island and Clubhouse of Suffolk