Space 22
PG2022•30m
Documentary
Space 22 follows seven strangers, each with their own lived experience of mental ill health, as they take part in an ambitious experiment to test if the simple act of participating in art can help heal invisible wounds.
Production
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
May 17, 2022
Last Aired
June 21, 2022
Networks
ABC TV
Trailers & Videos
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2022-05-17
7 Australians with lived experience of mental illness begin a unique experiment - testing whether immersing themselves in creativity can offer a new way to improve mental wellbeing.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2022-05-24
Provocative multi-media artist Abdul Abdullah's final challenge sees participants exploring who they really are. Each must design their own concept to illustrate how they think the outside world sees them.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2022-05-31
Archibald winning artist Wendy Sharpe is the new master artist at the helm. She sets the participants three exercises to test if painting can help the group confront difficult emotions.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2022-06-07
Acclaimed artist Wendy Sharpe returns to show the participants how painting and creativity can change a negative mindset to one of hope and positivity, a powerful tool in mental illness recovery.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2022-06-14
Popular performer Eddie Perfect shares his songwriting and singing skills with the participants to help them express their thoughts and release trapped emotions. The results are amazing.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2022-06-21
Eddie Perfect shows how singing can relieve stress and anxiety. Culminating in a big finale, the group perform the song they wrote and the Black Dog Institute reveal if the experiment has been a success.
Cast
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Self - Host
