Free Film Screening of "More Than Blue"

Missoula Public Health will host a free screening of the documentary "More than Blue" on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Missoula Public Library.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and participants can come early for light refreshments and connection to resources. The film will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion.

Missoula Early Head Start and Watson Children's Shelter Healthy Foundations Program are co-sponsoring the event.

"More Than Blue" is a groundbreaking new documentary that illuminates the faces and voices of postpartum depression across America. Through the real stories of families across the country, the film shines a light on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders – too often unseen, unheard or misunderstood. While we have come a long way over the last decade in terms of screening patients, most individuals experiencing conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety or psychosis still go undiagnosed or untreated.

Pairing personal stories with expert insights, the film aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure mothers receive the care they need to recover and heal. "More Than Blue" is both a testament to the strength of families and a call to action – grounded in the science and stories – to ensure that no one suffers in shame or silence.