Quiet the Sirens follows three firefighters as they confront the profound and lasting effects of PTSD. Their search for healing leads them to Roots to Thrive, an innovative group therapy program in Nanaimo, BC, that blends traditional treatments with the transformative potential of psychedelic ketamine. The program’s remarkable results are reshaping the landscape of mental health care.

Through intimate storytelling and unflinching honesty, the documentary explores the deep scars of trauma and the hope that psychedelic medicine offers. Alongside these personal narratives, it offers a thought-provoking look at the evolving history of psychiatric treatments—and the questions that surround their resurgence today.

Post-Film Panel hosted by Philippe Lucas PhD  (7 PM screening only):

Stay after the film for a thought-provoking conversation with:

Dr. Shannon Dames — Co-Founder, Roots to Thrive

Todd Haspect — Clinical Counsellor, Roots to Thrive

Capt. Dave Sawer — Firefighter, Chilliwack Fire Dept.

Michael Bernard — Director