Dandifest the Movie!

The Norwich Dandies have released a short film to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The film includes a performance of the poem ‘My Mental Helmet’ by controversial poet and HIV activist Vince Laws.

Dandifest the Movie!

The Norwich Dandies have released a short film to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Dandifest The Movie!

THE FILM includes a performance of the poem My Mental Helmet by controversial poet and HIV activist Vince Laws.

Vince said: “Let’s all be a little bit kinder, less quick to judge, more accepting of difference… our own lives will be enriched.”

Vince Laws: My Mental Helmet
Vince Laws: My mental helmet

To view the video, CLICK HERE:

If after watching it you’d like to vote for the Norwich Dandies in the Norfolk Art Awards you can register your vote by midnight on Sunday by CLICKING HERE:

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