Film Screening & Panel Discussion: “Digging in the Dirt”

Digging in the Dirt (2019) is a powerful documentary on mobility and mental health in Fort McMurrary, AB. Profiling several oil and gas workers, their families, and experts in the field (including OTM Co-Investigator Dr. Sara Dorow), the film explores the benefits and costs of the industry as men share their stories of depression and drug addiction spurred by a toxic mixture of high salaries and machismo work camp culture.

Featuring a discussion with film directors and producers Dylan Rhys Howard and Omar Mouallem, NL Construction Sector Association’s Jackie Manuel, Critical Incident Stress Management for Communities founder Valerie O’Leary, and OTM Co-Investigator Dr. Sara Dorow

Join us for this film screening and discussion Thursday, February 13, 7:00 to 9:00pm NT
In Person: Room A1043, Arts and Administration Building, Memorial University, St. John’s
*For those attending in person, the space is wheelchair accessible and free parking is offered in Lot 15B. Find a map with directions here 
Watch online: https://bluejeans.com/139810793 

To RSVP or if you have any questions please email Kerri Neil at kcn177@mun.ca
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