BULLFROG FILMS IS NOW THE EDUCATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR “ORCHESTRATING CHANGE”

Bullfrog is pleased to announce that the documentary Orchestrating Change is now available with public performance rights for educational use and community screenings.Directed by Margie Friedman and Barbara Multer-Wellin, the film tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them.Co-founded by Ronald Braunstein, once a world-renowned conductor whose career was shattered when his own diagnosis of bipolar disorder was made public, the mission of the orchestra is to erase the stigma surrounding mental illness one exhilarating concert at a time. Available now on DVD and streaming with public performance rights. Streaming previews for purchase evaluation are available for qualified customers.#musictherapy#mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness#classicalmusic#performingarts#documentary#bullfrogfilms#orchestratingchange

“Terrific…A moving and richly informative film…Orchestrating Change provides a gentle, sober, and realistic look at the ways that mental illness shapes lives, and the ways that music can provide a community and a chance to build something beautiful together.”Joseph Straus, Professor of Music Theory, The Graduate Center, CUNY

A film by Margie Friedman and Barbara Multer-Wellin 85 minutes| SDH Captions | Scene Selection ORCHESTRATING CHANGE tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness and those who support them. Co-founded by Ronald Braunstein, once a world-renowned conductor whose career was shattered when his own diagnosis of bipolar disorder was made public, the mission of the orchestra is to erase stigma one exhilarating concert at a time. As they rehearse, perform and prepare for a major concert, these extraordinary musicians have no idea how much the orchestra will change their lives in poignant and powerful ways. With compelling characters, striking animation, even humor, ORCHESTRATING CHANGE addresses many of the myths about mental illness by showing what living with a mental illness is really like—with both setbacks and accomplishments. The orchestra’s performances offer a two-fold opportunity. Musicians living with mental illness have a safe place to do what they love without encountering the stigma usually found in society. And the audience witnesses wonderful musicians for who they are—everyday people who love to make music. The film culminates in an extraordinary concert that is a triumph—for Braunstein, the musicians, their families and the audience.

To order ORCHESTRATING CHANGE with public performance rights, visit the Bullfrog Films online catalog.Order by phone at (610) 779-8226or email us at info@bullfrogfilms.com In-person and virtual community screenings are available now through Bullfrog Communities.This film is also available for academic streaming from Docuseek.