Fighter
Fighter asks the tough, awkward, and infrequent questions about mental health to three generations of firefighters. Home movies and impromptu conversations are woven into interviews in this deeply personal reflection on intergenerational connection, trauma and coping, and how expectations of masculinity in firefighting have an impact on mental health.
Topics Covered
Anxiety Disorders, Cultural Stigma, Intergenerational Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Connections
Content Heads Up
Representation
White, Man / male, Adult
Film Style
Documentary
Festivals & Awards
SilverWave Film Festival
Official Selection
2022
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY)
Nominee for Best Documentary
2022
Atlantic International Film Festival
Official Selection
2022
Filmmaker
Meagan Brown
Meagan Brown (she/her) is a Montreal-based film and television editor. Her work has been featured on channels such as CBC and Noovo. When she's not editing, Meagan can usually be found puzzling.
