Join filmmaker and artist Jay Gearing for the afternoon as he navigates what it means to be diagnosed neurodivergent later on in life and questions whether people with ADHD should take drugs to manage or is it society itself that is ‘sick’.
What the event will look like:
The event will take place in Unit 27 in Queensgate Shopping Centre, on the ground floor behind the elevator leading to the Odeon.
During the afternoon Jay will share video clips from interviews he’s conducted with neurodivergent individuals as well as his own video diaries from his journey with medication.
At the end there will be a discussion with highly respected access coordinator Julie Fernandez, with a chance for the audience to ask questions as well.
Location: Unit 27, Queensgate Shopping CentreUnder 16's will need to be accompanied by an adult.
About Jay Gearing
Jay Gearing is a filmmaker and artist. Socially engaged practice is at the heart of Jay’s artistic work. Highly motivated by the power and potential of film to be representative, to provoke and to highlight multiple issues impacting on people and the world around them.
Jay founded Red7 Productions, an independent production company based in Peterborough, in 2017. Maintaining a focus on socially responsible practice and engaging with a wide range of partners and collaborators. Red7productions has created numerous films across different genres, these works range from art films, research films, documentaries and commercial work.
Recently diagnosed with ADHD and undergoing assessment for autism, Jay has been offered medication in order to ‘fit in’ with societal norms—a lived experience that raises critical questions around neurodivergence and inclusion.
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