Keep Going (2023), film still

Keep Going

2023 • Open Entrant Documentaries
Filmmaker: Suzanne Dang

About this Short Film

#Adult #Bipolar #Individual #Medication #Mental Health #Mental Illness #Perception, Viewpoint

Keep Going, directed by Suzanne Dang, is a 2023 Australian short that explores the experiences of adults living with bipolar, focusing on perception, medication and the individual point of view. Through intimate moments and thoughtful pacing the film offers a humane look at mental health without simplifying the complexity of mental illness. It asks viewers to notice how treatment, mood and personal outlook can shape everyday life, and it invites quiet reflection rather than tidy answers. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Keep Going sits alongside other works that highlight ability, resilience and the varied experiences of people with disability.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: Open Entrant Documentaries
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Suzanne Dang

Film Transcript

For those who have been indirectly or directly affected by mental illnesses, I have two words of advice for you. Keep going. I was raped and I tried to put a DVO against my ex-partner but I kept going. I was excluded from nursing due to continuous academic failures but I kept going. I couldn't drive for three to four years due to my driving accidents but I kept going. I tried many medications in my lifetime that made me feel like a vegetable I kept going. My mental illness is my superpower. I'm able to confidently, honestly and openly share about my experiences about overcoming bipolar disorder type 1.

Filmmaker

Suzanne Dang is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Suzanne Dang.

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22 comments
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Riena Pfeiffer 6/09/2023

Good luck

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Gemma Lemon 31/08/2023

Well done Susan

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Murryann Reeves 28/08/2023

Inspirational. 1 Vote from me

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Rashelle Rose 27/08/2023

Well done Susi you are such an inspiration

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Denni Arli 26/08/2023

All the best Suzanne One vote from me.

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Noela Ollenburg 23/08/2023

All the best to you Suzanne. You are a great support to peoples

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Ario Narisworoputro 23/08/2023

Awesome Suzi 1 Vote from me

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Marisa Vecchio 23/08/2023

Good on you for kerping going

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Meagan Jurkiewicz 22/08/2023

So proud of you Absolutely amazing Your journey is nothing short of inspiring Every day you wake up you are inspiring allThose around you .. by being YOU

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Nicole Tilse 20/08/2023

Well done Suzanne for bravely sharing your story in this way. This will greatly help you and others with their journey to recovery. Good luck

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Purnama Muntelivit 18/08/2023

Keep going do the right things it's will be the best outcome one day . Love your work well done .

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Kim Noble 18/08/2023

You are an inspiration and such a wonderfully warm person to be around. So brave of you to share your story in this way. So very glad you kept going.

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vanessa haldane 17/08/2023

Youre amazing - you keep going and are inspiring others to do the same. Thank you for raising awareness around complex mental health disorders also xox

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Emily Smith 17/08/2023

By speaking up and out you are changing and saving lives. Your strength is incredible Suzanne the world is a better place with you in it.

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Liliana Iuri 16/08/2023

Keep going lovely girl You have a very special gift and the world will be a better place by your steadfast resolve.

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Unga Folau 16/08/2023

Encouraging words for anyone who thinks they can not go on.

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Mildred Koros 16/08/2023

Wow what a beautiful message proud of you keep on doing more l love it

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Rosemarie Gatti 16/08/2023

So powerful message Keep going

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Widya Swastika 16/08/2023

Thats a beautiful inspirational message Suzanne We all need to keep going

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Martha Lay 16/08/2023

What a wonderful message Yess to keep going and keep growing

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Louisa Parkinson 16/08/2023

Such a powerful message

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Kylie Roy 16/08/2023

WOW what a beautiful message... Keep Going

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