A tool to end stigma is the continued public and open discussion around issues that traditionally invoke fear and ignorance.
Hollywood Beauty Salon is a documentary about surviving mental illness, substance misuse, and violence. The film, shot over a four-year period, is about a small beauty shop in Germantown, PA, where all staff and clientele are in recovery. It is currently opening in New York City this weekend.
Reviews and additional information:
Film Review: ‘Hollywood Beauty Salon’ Chronicles Camaraderie Among Mental Health Patients
Opening This Week, Award-Winning Documentary, Hollywood Beauty Salon