GOOD TALK WITH LISA KLEIN

Lisa Klein is an award-winning director and writer dedicated to crafting engaging documentary films on social justice issues. Her current projects include the documentary OUT HERE and an untitled project on child advocacy and early childhood development. She is the director of THE S WORD (2017) which explores suicide through the emotional stories of attempt and loss survivors, and co-director of OF TWO MINDS (2012), a journey into the lives of remarkable people living, struggling and triumphing with bipolar disorder. Both documentaries received the prestigious SAMHSA Voice Award, the most significant award for mental health filmmaking. Her latest project, WAIT! Is animated short documentary.

In addition, she is a published author, and speaks at universities and organizations around the world, raising awareness about mental health issues. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California.

Expertise
As documentary filmmaker and public speaker, I like to lead candid, down-to-earth conversations on homelessness and mental health. Through post-screening discussions, I can connect with audiences in an honest and accessible way, offering insight into both the filmmaking process and the real-world issues behind my work. My speaking style is thoughtful and engaging.

Speaking History
The Mayo Clinic, The Brookings Institute, Harvard University, University of Michigan.