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'We Breathe Again' Documentary Shines a Light on Suicide in Rural AKA local documentary group needs to raise $15,000 by August 23rd to finish their feature length film.Alaska has the highest rate per suicide per capita in the nation, a staggering statistic especially when you break it down by demographics. Those rates show young Alaska Native men to be most at-risk, more than any other group. One local group of documentary workers are are trying to change the cycle of suicide and abuse by shining a light on rural communities allowing its people to share their own stories of struggle and healing. "We Breathe Again' is a feature length documentary that executive producer, Evon Peter, says the film can help strengthen communities to give them a voice. The group is looking to raise money to finish the film and has until August 23rd to meet their goal of $15,000, otherwise the group does not get any amount of money pledged to their project thus far. To donate any amount for the film go to the for 'We Breathe Again'.
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