The Bing is proud to be hosting and invites you to join us for the premiere screening of the latest UNCOVERED stories! Come witness four original short films/docu-style stories, each one sharing a journey of overcoming the secrets shame tells us to hide.
WHAT IS UNCOVERED?
UNCOVERED is a Spokane based media brand and storytelling platform that produces short documentary-style film productions from individuals in our community and beyond who are willing to share stories of overcoming toxic shame through uncovering secrets and experiences we often think we're alone in.
Join us Friday, October 27th from 7pm-10pm for the premiere screening of four UNCOVERED films, highlighting secrets shame tells us to hide and the hope and purpose that can be found through owning your story and discovering you are not alone.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
***Doors open at 6pm!***
****RAFFLE for Suicide Awareness and Prevention****
Make sure to check out our incredible raffle including items like a signed basketball from the Gonzaga Men's team, a stay at the Davenport Hotel, and two tickets to a Broadway show!
Due to the nature of the stories we tell, we have a huge desire to support suicide awareness and prevention in our region. We do this by partnering with FailSafe for Life, an local non-profit working to end suicide through connection, education, and hope. All proceeds raised from the raffle are donated to FailSafe for Life.
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
****Viewer discretion is advised.****
This is an event most suitable for adults, but the content may also be appropriate and even inspiring for those as young as 15.
THE STORYTELLERS for October 2023:
MELANIE WARMAN & LESLIE LOWE:
Melanie Warman is a published author and has a story of living most of her life with the overwhelming feeling there was something wrong with her; at times she was even driven to want to disappear. Her struggles with ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, trichotillomania, seemed all consuming and drove her to live her life hiding the unworthy person she believed she was, constantly trying to become the person she thought she had to be to find love and belonging. A near death experience though was the wake up call she needed to finally start living as herself. Her mother, Leslie Lowe joins her story to share similar struggles with body image, eating disorders, OCD, and the search for worthiness, highlighting how generational trauma and toxic behaviors can be passed down from generation to generation. You may recognize Leslie Lowe as one of Spokane's beloved news and weather anchors working for NonStop Local KHQ.
WES PATTERSON:
Wes Patterson has a story originally created in partnership with a Spokane nonprofit that no longer exists to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in religious spaces. Wes is a Christian who grew up most of his life believing who he was, was not okay because he was gay. Years of condemnation, both subtly and blatantly preached at him, led him to believe he couldn't share his truth with anyone and that he had to do whatever he could to become straight. His story and beautiful message is not one though that attacks the Christian faith, but rather reminds the world who Jesus really was and what he stood for: Loving ALL people without judgement.
KATIE CHIN:
To the outside world, Katie's life looks fabulous, and it is! Standing on the shoulders of a restaurant empire built by her late mother, Leeann Chin, Katie is an incredibly talented celebrity chef, award-winning cookbook author, food blogger and the Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
She's appeared on the Food Network, The Real on Fox, The Today Show, The Hallmark Channel and most recently, The Kelly Clarkson Show. However, amidst all the success and fame, she will be the first one to tell you about her family's battle with mental health that was kept secret for decades as well as her own personal struggle with depression. "Some of the trauma I've experienced and my family experienced, if I don't share it, I can't truly be free... and if I don't share it, I have missed an opportunity to help others." - Katie Chin
BRIANNE DAVIS:
Brianne Davis is an actress and published author with her memoir: "Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex and Love Addict"
Brianne has been in recovery from sex and love addiction for over 12 years and shares her story in a beautifully raw way. What is sex and love addiction, you might be asking?
"Sex & love addicts are searching for something outside of themselves – a person, relationship, or experience – to provide them with something they feel they are missing. They will use romantic or sexual experiences to “fix” themselves so they contemporarily feel emotionally whole.
Classed as emotional intimacy disorders, sex & love addiction are not measured or diagnosed in quantity, quotation, (i.e., not by how much or how often) but by how the behavior adversely impacts on the addict or those around them.
As with any addiction, the patterns of behavior are compulsive & out of control, & continue time & time again despite there being negative consequences.
All sex & love addicts have underlying emotional problems and/or have suffered from trauma. Nearly all of them experience a lack of self-esteem & lack of self-love. Sex and love addicts have learned to escape painful emotions such a shame, fear, depression, & anxiety with the intense rush of sex, love, or romantic fantasy.” - Phoenix Programmes
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UNCOVERED is a for-purpose, storytelling platform that exists to give anyone the opportunity to share their story of overcoming shame or some sort of secret along with a message of hope or inspiration.
Stories are selected through a submission process at StoriesUncovered.com, giving anyone the opportunity to have their story magnified and shared in a beautiful, docu-style production.
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Have a story of overcoming shame or uncovering a secret? Do you also have a message of hope or inspiration you'd like to share through your story?
Consider submitting your story to potentially be selected for a future UNCOVERED story here: https://storiesuncovered.com/submit-your-story