Spring Break
Nuci Story Project to document impact
Community benefits from Space
BRIANE DAVIS
Issue date: 6/8/08 Section: Variety
Deyette said that Uzupis is looking to interview individuals, families, friends or groups that either knew Nuci Phillips or have simply benefited from the organization made in his honor.
"Nuci's Space provides not only the space for the musicians but also the intangible element of discussion," said Will Kiser, volunteer coordinator at Nuci's Space.
Kiser said that Nuci's Space provides a place where people can come to talk about their issues.
"The feeling of having no one to turn to is a stigma to these kinds of mental illnesses and talking about it helps."
The idea for the project came around after the theater company performed plays dealing with the issue of suicide in Barrow County schools. Then, after meeting Linda Phillips, Deyette asked her to speak to the students after the play and to tell the story of her son. Deyette says that after hearing Linda Phillips speak the message of the play really made an impact on the kids. When he found out that there has never been a formal documentary made about Nuci Phillips and Nuci's Space, Deyette grasped onto the idea and it grew from there.
"This is an interesting way for us to reach out to people and get the message out about what we do here," Kiser said.
Deyette was inspired by how the story of Nuci's Space had a "ripple effect" and was able to reach so many others who struggle or know someone who struggles with issues of depression.
"Anyone can play a part in this project," Deyette said. "It's not just how you can help us, what can we, as a project do for you. That includes recognition, sponsorships, and any donated items."
Any donations made towards the project are tax-deductible.
For the interviews, Uzupis is looking for stories of inspiration, hope and overcoming obstacles. The preliminary interviews will be on Saturdays, beginning June 7th and continue through August, excluding some Saturdays.
"The main idea of the project is to show how you yourself can make a change for yourself or for your community," Deyette said. "It's about how his mother took a horrible situation and turned it into something beautiful. She gave back to the community what she couldn't give to her son."
"Nuci's Space provides not only the space for the musicians but also the intangible element of discussion," said Will Kiser, volunteer coordinator at Nuci's Space.
Kiser said that Nuci's Space provides a place where people can come to talk about their issues.
"The feeling of having no one to turn to is a stigma to these kinds of mental illnesses and talking about it helps."
The idea for the project came around after the theater company performed plays dealing with the issue of suicide in Barrow County schools. Then, after meeting Linda Phillips, Deyette asked her to speak to the students after the play and to tell the story of her son. Deyette says that after hearing Linda Phillips speak the message of the play really made an impact on the kids. When he found out that there has never been a formal documentary made about Nuci Phillips and Nuci's Space, Deyette grasped onto the idea and it grew from there.
"This is an interesting way for us to reach out to people and get the message out about what we do here," Kiser said.
Deyette was inspired by how the story of Nuci's Space had a "ripple effect" and was able to reach so many others who struggle or know someone who struggles with issues of depression.
"Anyone can play a part in this project," Deyette said. "It's not just how you can help us, what can we, as a project do for you. That includes recognition, sponsorships, and any donated items."
Any donations made towards the project are tax-deductible.
For the interviews, Uzupis is looking for stories of inspiration, hope and overcoming obstacles. The preliminary interviews will be on Saturdays, beginning June 7th and continue through August, excluding some Saturdays.
"The main idea of the project is to show how you yourself can make a change for yourself or for your community," Deyette said. "It's about how his mother took a horrible situation and turned it into something beautiful. She gave back to the community what she couldn't give to her son."
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DT
posted 6/05/08 @ 2:39 PM EST
Nuci's Space and it's founder, Linda Phillips, make Athens a better place. Their contribution to the community cannot be overstated. I hope that this documentary can do them justice. (Continued…)
Deb Mashock, M.A.
Deb Mashock, M.A.
posted 6/11/08 @ 10:50 AM EST
This is an amazing project. I would like to stay informed as to how it's progressing. Is there someone reading this post who can keep me posted?
Thank you to everyone involved!
Deb
Seattle
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