Document 11: Mental Health Programme

The only dedicated international human rights documentary festival in Scotland returns for its eleventh outing with a host of exciting screenings, panels, workshops, music and events. Taking place at CCA from Fri 18 to Sun 20 October, this year's programme focuses on reflection and tension between the past and present.

Lennox Castle Stories
Lennox Castle Hospital was a long stay, large scale institution ten miles north of Glasgow built to house people with learning difficulties. Originally built in 1936 it was designed to contain 1200 people; at its peak in the 1970's it housed almost 1700 people and was the largest institution of its kind in the UK. It was conceived as a "model" self-contained community with its own kitchens, recreational facilities, church and large, segregated wards which each housed 60 people. Throughout the 1990's a phased closure of the hospital was carried out and a planned resettlement of the residents implemented. In 1998, Greater Glasgow Health Board sought approval from the then Scottish Office to close the hospital. Lennox Castle Hospital closed in June 2002. Ten years on the visual arts charity Project Ability invited ex-residents to come together to tell their stories in words and pictures. Over the course of a year the group come together in weekly workshop sessions to share their memories and explore how living in an institution had impacted on every aspect of their life as well as celebrating their success in moving on, building meaningful relationships and contributing to their communities.

Bouchbennersch Otto/How toTreat Differentness
Bouchbennersch Otto was born as Otto Mueller in Emmerichenhain/Germany in 1907. He witnessed two World Wars, was trained as a bookbinder and later became a police-servant for the community. He announced news in Emmerichenhain and the surrounding villages with a bell. Otto was known all over town. And he was different. Unlike all the others...

Thinking of joining us for several events? Get yourself a Document 11 Festival Pass for the whole weekend for £20 (£10 unwaged) by visiting Box Office or calling 0141 352 4900. You can also pick up a Day Pass for £10 (£5 unwaged) for a day of your choice (weekend/day pass holders must still book in advance for screenings/events to be guaranteed a place).

As always, all events are free for asylum seekers and refugees.

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