VIFF Podcast

Unmasking Trauma: Asher Penn on Physician, Heal Thyself and the Life of Dr. Gabor Maté

Vancouver International Film Festival Season 2 Episode 11
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In this episode of the VIFF Podcast, filmmaker Asher Penn talks about his debut feature documentary, Physician, Heal Thyself, with VIFF Year Round Programmer Tom Charity.

The film is a searingly intimate portrait of the celebrated expert on addiction, stress, and trauma, Dr. Gabor Maté. Physician Heal Thyself follows Gabor's life's journey, from his start as a young contrarian to a contemporary icon.


This podcast is brought to you by the Vancouver International Film Festival.

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