Laughing Through Life: Director & Comedian Q&A for ANXIETY CLUB
Thursday, October 16 at 7PM PT
Location: Living Room Theaters
Join us for a special one-time screening of ANXIETY CLUB, presented in partnership with OCD Oregon, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.
This humorous and heartfelt new documentary takes an honest look at anxiety through the eyes of some of the most brilliant (and anxious) comedians working today.
After the film, stay for a live Zoom Q&A with director Wendy Lobel and comedian Aparna Nancherla, as they discuss the making of the film, their experiences with anxiety, and the importance of destigmatizing mental health conversations.
Founded in 2017, OCD Oregon is dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and offering resources to those living with OCD and related disorders.
Wendy Lobel, Director & Producer
Wendy Lobel is a director and Emmy Award-winning producer with 30 years of experience in TV and film. Her work has been seen on major networks including PBS, A&E, VH1, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and more. Wendy produced 25 episodes of the acclaimed children’s series Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, including Worried Sick: Living with Anxiety.
ANXIETY CLUB (2024 DOC NYC Film Festival) marks Wendy’s debut as a feature director. Drawing on her personal experiences with anxiety, she brought a heartfelt authenticity and profound understanding of its themes to this film. Wendy is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the TV Academy. She also serves as Vice President of Angelight Films, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children with brain tumors to create their own short films.
Aparna Nancherla, Comedian
Aparna Nancherla is a comedian, actor and general silly billy. Her acting roles include The Great North, Corporate, Crashing, BoJack Horseman, The Drop and A Simple Favor. She has performed standup on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Standups (Netflix) and The Half Hour (Comedy Central).
A writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Aparna’s book, Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome, was listed in The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023 and NPR‘s Books We Love 2023. Aparna was also named one of “The 50 Funniest People Right Now” by Rolling Stone.
About the OCD Oregon
Contact Name: Hayley Dauterman, Keegan Baurer Co-Presidents
OCD Oregon is an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. Established in January, 2017, OCD Oregon was created to increase awareness, education, and provide resources to those who live with OCD. As an affiliate of IOCDF, OCD Oregon promotes inclusiveness among those with OCD and their family members. The board of directors is made up of individuals who have lived with OCD, expert clinicians in Oregon, and other mental health professionals.
About the Film
Starring: Tiffany Jenkins, Joe List, Marc Maron | Not Rated
Provides a humorous and heartfelt look at our common experience of anxiety through the lens of some of the most brilliant (and anxious) comedians working today.
