Indie Films

Out of the Dark

Out of the Dark, a youth-focused series of digital-first films tells intimate, emotional, and sometimes surprising stories of people whose lives have been impacted by mental health issues. The series is diverse by ethnicity, age and gender, and is designed to spark dialogue, create awareness, and inspire a generation of young people to be vocal and open about their mental health journey.

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

4m 34s

At age fourteen, AKeem was kicked out of his home for coming out as gay, and as a result, faced bullying, homelessness, and depression. After receiving emergency mental health care, he finished writing “Suicide Note” and has since become a vocal mental health activist.

Episodes

  • Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

    S1 E3 - 4m 34s

    At age fourteen, AKeem was kicked out of his home for coming out as gay, and as a result, faced bullying, homelessness, and depression. After receiving emergency mental health care, he finished writing “Suicide Note” and has since become a vocal mental health activist.

  • How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App

    S1 E2 - 5m 10s

    In this short documentary, mental health activist Hannah Lucas shares the story of her chronic illness diagnosis and the struggles with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation that came with it. After a startling suicide attempt, she and her brother decided to develop an app for people who are struggling to reach out to loved ones when they need help.

  • An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression

    S1 E1 - 9m 8s

    This short documentary tells the story of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders, the intensity of her 2016 Olympic experience, her childhood trauma, and the pitfalls of celebrity that challenged her mental health. After receiving care for depression, Raven spoke out about her struggles and became a leading advocate for mental health dialogue among athletes.

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