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We’re excited to announce a screening of ‘I-Adonis‘, a powerful and raw film that explores the experience of living with Muscle Dysmorphia.
Following the screening, we’ll host a discussion with Angelo Raaijmakers (Writer & Director of ‘I-Adonis’ ), Dr. Rob Willson (Expert Clinician in BDD) & George Mycock (Founder of MyoMinds, sharing his lived experience with muscularity-oriented issues).
📅 Wednesday 2nd October 2024
⌚ 7-8.30pm (BST)
CONTENT WARNING: This film contains graphic images of self-surgery, disordered eating behaviours, and shots of muscular male bodies; all of which we are aware may be triggering for individuals suffering with Muscle Dysmorphia. The film’s purpose is to raise awareness and understanding of the severity and pain experienced for those living with Muscle Dysmorphia.
Meet the Speakers
Dr Rob Willson is a CBT therapist based in North London, with a special interest in BDD, OCD and Health Anxiety. He currently divides the majority of his work time between seeing patients, conducting research, writing and teaching. He is chair of the BDD Foundation. Rob has co-authored several books, including the bestselling ‘Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies’ and ‘Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder’. His main clinical interests are anxiety and obsessional problems, and disseminating CBT principles through self-help. He has featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles and had made several TV and radio appearances.
Angelo Raaijmakers is a Dutch writer and director. He graduated in 2015 from ST. Joost – School of Fine Arts and Design with his short film SAD SPIRIT. In 2017, he directed the porn film CORN for VPRO’s DIRTY FILM documentary series, viewed by over 500,000 people. After that, Angelo directed the short films WHEN I EXPLODE and I, ADONIS. His work screened at festivals such as Uppsala, Nashville, Toronto After Dark and Grimstad, was featured on Omeleto and nominated in competitions like the Silver Lynx Competition at FEST – New Directors, the Méliès Competition at Imagine Film Festival and the F3 competition in Bogotá. Angelo recently completed his short film A PERFECT NIGHT, which was part of the CineSud ‘Talents to Cannes’ program at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
George Mycock has lived experience of muscularity-oriented issues, is the founder of MyoMinds, and is a PhD student at the University of Worcester investigating men’s access to care for eating, exercise, and body image concerns.