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Last update 13th February 2026
We arrange film screenings in the Cambridge and Peterborough region to promote discussion of mental health issues and encourage interest in psychiatry/ mental health.
Links to films we've viewed are at the top of the page.
Welcome to everyone visiting from our Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress 2021 Poster
Click on the article title below to read the first academic publication linked to one of our screenings: Kehinde et al, 2021, ‘Who decides what a meaningful life is?’ Life, Animated – a refreshing insight into an autistic person’s life.
For more on the film club background see our 2017 RCPsych Congress poster
UPCOMING EVENTS:
March 2026 date/ time TBC. Graveyard of the Fireflies Chairty event in conjunction with Cambridge University Psychology Society.
May 2026: Her (2013) by Spike Jonze. Continues our theme on male mental health.... further details and tickets soon....
May 2026 Hospital in the Mind (2024). This documentary film features the voices of four generations of patients, nurses, and therapists at The Cassel Hospital and explores the hospital's therapeutic community, which combines individual psychoanalysis and psychosocial practice. It also covers topics such as suicide, self-harm, hope, and new life. The Cassel Hospital is the only NHS therapeutic community that offers free, voluntary, and residential treatment.
Autumn 2026 date TBC ‘Precious’ (2009) by Lee Daniels introduced by Ciju Benjamin who has recently discussed this film as part of a forensic psychiatry conference on behalf of the film club. Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique). Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination.
RECENT EVENTS
Friday April 25th 2025; ‘Bringing Out the Dead’ (1999) by Martin Scorsese introduced by Ben Taylor at Venue Peterborough Eco Innovation Centre: Bringing Out the Dead is a haunting exploration of the toll of trauma and burnout on a dedicated New York City paramedic, Frank Pierce. Nicolas Cage delivers a powerful performance as Frank, a man consumed by his job and haunted by the countless lives he's failed to save. The film delves into themes of compassion fatigue, moral injury, and the blurred lines between life and death. Bringing Out the Dead offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of mental health struggles, particularly in professions that involve constant exposure to trauma. It invites viewers to consider the impact of such work on individuals and the importance of seeking help.
All screenings are free for all CPFT staff, associated professionals and anyone interested in exploring mental health in a friendly safe environment. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided at the venue. Following the film there is time for further discussion.
The group is kindly sponsored by Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation Trust as an educational resource for staff and those with a shared interest in supporting mental health
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