‘Headline: Documentary Shares Musicians' Mental Health Struggles‘

‘"Margie and Barbara made a profoundly resonant connection with Ronald Braunstein, the gifted conductor whose career trajectory was disrupted by his bipolar disorder. This film is a beautifully told, heartwarming story that gives us all hope, at the deepest human level, for our future as a loving, connected species.”‘

‘“I think we often underestimate the incredible power of the first person lived experience of recovery in the mental health field. There is strength and passion in this remarkable conductor Ronald Braunstein, in the community he built, and in this film. As a person who listens for lessons in recovery, this film was music to my ears.”‘

‘“There are some things in life that you just can’t fake. Making great music and true compassion are at the core of this extraordinary film. Mental illness is no longer remote; mental health is not merely an aspiration. Orchestrating Change is a signpost for love, talent and the gift of making a community.”‘

‘“Little did I know I would watch one of the most enlightening and moving documentaries I have ever seen: Orchestrating Change. What a beautiful, life-affirming, joyful film!‘

‘"Orchestrating Change is a passionate documentary overflowing with neurodivergent joy, struggle, integrity, and hope. Rather than rely on clichéd narratives of music as panacea, this nuanced film destigmatizes mental illness and amplifies humanity in all of its chromatic wonder. To hear these radiant musicians perform together is to hear the sounds of empathy, love, and social justice at play."‘

‘“To the performers in the Me2/Orchestra, Mr. Braunstein is much more than a conductor. He’s a friend and a mentor, as well as a living example of what can happen when a person with mental illness is accepted unconditionally and treated with dignity and respect.”‘

‘Headline: Conductor started orchestra for musicians with mental illness: "I wanted for form an orchestra of people like me."‘

‘Headline: Orchestrating Change: Healing Music A Riveting documentary tells the tale of an orchestra of musicians with mental illness.‘

‘Headline: Musicians with Mental Illness Welcome by Inclusive Orchestra‘