Having black males to view this documentary is a component of my treatment as a therapist. Thank you for this!!

As a psychologist, thrilled to see a documentary addressing depression in Black men.

I spent 22yrs in the military. Ive been told from childhood to be tough, stong, and Provide! Well sometimes after all that i have been in, seen, ....lost friends soldiers and MYSELF.....I'm 44 and the only ONE thing im good at is working so that i can provide. I lost my mother, and my life has been different since i got the phone call. Some days i want to "punch my own ticket" then my daughter will call, and all i can do is keep pushing. ....... Man i can Ramble for days, but honestly its hard out here as James D. McKissick and i need a group like this almost as much as i need my family. Thank you chuck......I've watched this a few times and a few times it got me through my day

the hard part is even bringing up the subject... not every depressed person is suicidal but i feel like everyone thinks that depression equates to suicide and when suicide comes into play, the person we want to hear us out without judgement, turns the matter about them and how we are selfish because we'll hurt those around us.

Definitely can relate. It's hard to shake it most times. Especially when your looked upon to be strong. We wasn't raised to be weak. So there is a lot missing i feel. I spend most times alone and when i do get around a certain person i become overly attached.

This is POWERFUL! I work under black leadership and feel the same apprehension as if I worked at an ALL white workspace. I spoke up in advocacy for black people’s plight by asking a question once during a white woman’s misguided presentation on what “we” need and was chastised by the “black leadership”. As for therapy, I am better because of it and advocate heavily! Just wish we had more Black American born male doctors who are not mostly immigrants where I live! I needed someone from this generation and who has seen what I’ve seen from the southern born black male perspective.

It is wonderful to see someone bring awareness to a topic that is taboo in the black community.

As a licensed black male therapist, hats off to you for having the courage to speak your truth on film and share it with the world.. men healing men is the key.. we instinctively know where to find the broken pieces. God bless and keep you..

Mental Health issues are real in every household! 40 acres and a mule now

This is so good. Bringing awareness to depression in the black community is needed. I'm so glad this was created.

I am watching this again today. Thinking about our current experience of Corona Isolation, Racism. I am sharing this again to honor George Cooper. I am here and will help in any way I can. My Heart says I must

Just came up on this masterpiece. Thank you for this. This is what WE need. This is what WE need as black men. ✊🏿

Listening so far to this documentary, Black Men have been under pressure a very very very long time and I really would hate to see what would happen if the pipes busted. I knew something was going on with our Brotha's (I see it in my son's as well as other men) but I thank the people sharing & giving a little more incite concerning this issue our Black Men go through.

I had the pleasure of viewing this documentary yesterday at The Ross Center in Vienna, VA. As a mental health professional, I am always here for artistic expressions that lend to the destigmatization of mental illness in the black community. This is a must see & must share! I'm looking forward to attending the next viewing at THEARC in DC on Dec 10th.

A lot of black men us going through this. What's going on. I can see if only a few black men are going through this but it's a great number that is. Could it be that America is the root. Black men are very intelligent, creative, and loving men. These men know that there is more in them that God put in them. America is not speaking to the king in these black men. It's like tying an eagle down so they can't fly. Sorry but black women are not being tied down by America but but the black men are. Black men are conqueroring like they should be. Some black men didn't have the support of their father. Maybe their mom didn't love them the way they needed. They need to be who God created them to be.

This was so good. 38, Black gay male in DC. I resonated deeply with so much of this. Thanks for sharing this with the world.

If you have not seen the doc, You have to see it. It was very informative. Thanks to all the people who were brave enough to share their stories and to 4C Visuals group for shining light on a subject that is still in the dark for people in our communities.

God is so important in our lives. I encourage black men to be truthfully honest about how they feel. When men talk to me, I don't laugh at them. They tell me things and I don't judge them. I let them vent. When they cry, I let them cry and tell them it's not silly for them to cry , that they are human. Black people period is being affected by the mistreatment of America. Black men I love you. I learned that living this life, God is so important to have. Y'all will always be the best in my book . Much Love ❤️

Black men in America feel alone, exhausted and surrounded.

This documentary is a must see- an incredibly real, powerful and vulnerable illustration of a topic that doesn't get enough attention. This is just the start of an area of mental health treatment that needs more focus and resources dedicated to addressing the stigma associated with depression in the black community. Thank you Charles and Corbin for starting this conversation!

This documentary needs to go viral, I had great time at the screening and it felt good to see someone relate the social issues that many black men like myself stuffer from in America. It almost always manifests in some type of mental disorder. I know I suffer from anxiety but I’m sure I have bouts with depression as well. This movie was an eye-opening experience.

I heard about this on the Mental Dialogue blogtalk radio show. I’m excited about watching this

Saw this in DC last week I love and appreciate this much-needed doc on Black Male Depression and I would love to be apart of one the next ones.

This was a very powerful and moving documentary. Bringing awareness to such a sensitive topic is what we truly need as a culture to begin healing. Very thought provoking, and informative. Job well done!

Brothers.. Thank you for this channel! 🤔😪😊 If we stand together and become therapist..we can change the next generation!! 👍🏿👍🏻👍🏾👍🏼👍🏻

Thumbs up just for the title 😁👍🏾

It’s time to bring awareness to a very serious matter

Man I needed to hear this!

I have several of my brothers that need to see this. Thanks for this insightful documentary!

This documentary really hit home! I can relate to this on so many levels. It's still very taboo in the Black community. This video is very healing. I uploaded this video to share on my page, with your permission please. Peace and blessings!

Corb you two did your thing man. Keep raising awareness my brother...can’t wait to see what’s next. Great job!

Very therapeutic to know that opening up is not a bad thing. Watched your show with Pastor Jayson and I was prompted to view this documentary. Fully support what you guys are doing and I pray the right doors open for your perfect stage to be displayed. Bless up, I'm Noble by the way.

This was extremely well done, and so needed! Kudos to Corbin and the rest of the production team on this documentary. Shout out to the Andersons and all the others who were courageous enough to transparently share their stories. Thank you all!

Powerful and Moving!

ThIs documentary was powerful. For so long I had coping skills to keep the blues at bay, but now I’m working to get to the root of the issue.

Very inspiring and heart-felt video. I really appreciated the story about the couple at the beginning. We need more documentaries like this one 🙏🏾🙌🏾.

Fantastic documentary!!! This can be a good tool for people to use in confronting mental heath issues and challenges we face in our community. Definitely a MUST watch!!!

Powerful film. I’m glad I took the time to watch and learn. This film definitely resonated with me. Thank you ✊🏾

Extremely excited to see and hear the healthy conversations happening about this topic. This docu is such a great springboard into the vast discussion on black men and mental health.

Thank you! I needed this.

🙏 Thank you for this

Great way to bring awareness to this matter

Great message

This is amazing 🤞🏾👌🏾

Excellent documentary. Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm just now finding out about this. I will be sharing. Thanks for posting.

Great documentary! I loved it

GREAT Doc!!! Love this and will share....

Great content. I hate that I found this so late.

Absolutely needed and well done documentary!!!

This documentary is very profound. I ‘m really glad I viewed it. I, too am struggling with depression.

Bro I’m so proud of you continue doing what you do I know your story coming from where we come from I see your growth keep the movement going I love you Chuck

I needed that jill scott segment thank you for this documentary

Very well done. Should be shown in schools. Blessings to you all. Godspeed

This is a fantastic documentary. Since this took place in 2019, I would be interested in seeing a follow-up documentary post pandemic and how things have changed with black men as a result.

Great work beloved!!!

The MOST ON POINT and PROFOUND representation I’ve seen thus far!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am literally in tears as I write this… I can go on and on with the things I connected to while watching this documentary. As a Black Professional in the field of Substance Abuse counseling, I myself have dealt with and am still dealing with a lot! Thank you for this! I’m gonna make sure as many people as can reach see this!

Our Black Kings should know they are not weak❤

I have an Addiction and Mental Health Peer Support Group on Facebook. I’m addressing black men and mental health this week. I’m letting this wonderful video do the speaking for me today because one is better able to receive a message when it comes from people who know exactly what he is experiencing. Great video, God Bless.

This movie is phenomenal, and needs to be shared. This is an incredibly important issue that needs more attention at all levels. It is so well-done and so honest and raw. Watch it and share it.

Man I just seen this doc, and I started tearing up cause this is what I need, i feel like I been depressed for 10 years and learned to just deal with it and wear a invisible mask to try to hide it, I find myself getting very bitter by the day

Blessings to US ALL GODSPEED 🙏

What an awesome documentary... so many BM need to know it's ok. I found it hard as a BW to be open and accept the various mental health issues I've been diagnosed with. So I can't imagine being a BM and being raised to not show "weakness" as some thought was considered weakness.. I pray for all of them and all of yall struggling in silence. The internal battle is real but you don't have to fight it alone.

Winston Salem natives need to watch this 💯

Peace brother! This video has been a blessing to me! I appreciate it Chuck! I was just talking about you not too long ago! I was having a conversation about the best drummers in a Winston. We were at Mount Tabor together. I came out in 1998! Go Spartans! But I suffer from depression. My depression I think stems from my back injury I got while serving in the Marines in 1998. Nobody understands how it feels to be in pain from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. It even was a major factor in my divorce. Nobody understands me. And I have often contemplated suicide. I need help brother….

I continue to share

At 32:40 one of the men comments about "not being able to be his genuine self" and it seems as though he believes he'll be viewed as an "angry black man" for expressing certain concerns at his place of employment. I'm a black woman and I understand what he's saying to a degree, however, if you know you're a normal, professional, adult - why can't you be yourself in terms of your personality? I've heard black men say they have to change their voice to sound "less black". I mean, if you're in a professional setting, most people regardless of race, are trying to put their best foot forward which includes speaking properly. I know that I on occasion will "tailor" my appearance depending on where I am, I may feel more comfortable wearing african print dresses to an African event; but I'll still wear my faux locs and box braids to work, and my coworkers (that aren't black) will still question me about it. SO WHAT!! You know what to expect. All I'm trying to say is I'm kind of tired of this psychological prision some of us believe we can't escape. So I'm asking, why can't this brother be himself? Stop being afraid of being black among other people. Lord have mercy. Chinese people aren't ever going to be shamed out of their culture. Chinese people will have full blown Chinese conversations at work and exclude everybody else, and as wrong as it may be they will not let anyone dictate who they can and cannot be. If you're in an environment that is discriminating or bullying you occasionally or regularly, fight back intellectually and strategicly, tolerate it, or leave. Those are our options. But please be yourself and you may realize you have more in common with the people that you work with than you thought. A lot of these people of other cultures are brainwashed into thinking black people are stereotypical. If you would be yourself you break that wrong thought process. I know my coworkers will never forget me simply because I was the only black girl in our office and we shared years of laughs and discussions that they would've probably never had with a black person, had it not been for us working together 5 days a week. Hope this helps!!! Peace!

This is my everyday experience. Everyday

Perfect back drop song

I’m 50 and I’m realizing a lot of things about me that’s off.

I don't like the way she prioritized her school over her husband and how quick she was willing to abandon their marriage

Man I understand alot more now....... I can't relate

the blackmanoshpere & ibmor has helped a lot of black men.... : )

In so many words, even Jesus said, "The sick need a physician." (Matthew 9:12) Many overlook this vital fact when it comes to mental health, as they discussed in this video beginning at 42:07.

Can anyone here recommend a black therapist in the Los Angeles or the inland empire area ? Or even a great therapist that does online sessions ?

Are there any Black male therapists?

We shouldn't have to wait on "celebraties to do something to make a dicission to do it.

And I grew up in charlotte

@42:35 not sure I agree 75% with this lady about meds however @42:50 We see today that some Pastors don't know the Bible enough to even guide a church to JESUS CHIRST because: 1. They don't trust and believe the ENTIRE BIBLE(that means EVERY SINGLE WORD IN THE BIBLE, not a little here and you can throw this out there).(reverence only GOD because only GOD is to be reverenced and that GOD JESUS CHIRST AND HOLY SPIRIT are all 1 and not one is higher than the other). 2. They don't use scripture to EVERY situation in their lives. There is a scripture for everything that comes against us (ALL PEOPLE). 3. Pastors aren't reminding people (young and old) about HELL and REPENTANCE. JESUS taught REPENTANCE (turn away from sin and follow and do as JESUS CHIRST did) and THE KINGDOM 4. They teach that its okay to have a little bit of the world in you. When in scripture King James Bible 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (if you dont have the love of the Father GOD, then you have a love for the opposite the devil, REPENT) 5. MOST IMPORTANT: WE have to take responsibility for not reading GOD'S word for ourselves, King James Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 6. What is really missing is trust in CHIRST JESUS DAILY (not every other day or just sunday, its everyday). Its a everyday situation because the devil don't take no days off and neither does his minions. JESUS CHIRST said in Luke 9:23 King James Bible And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. I don't know EVERYTHING in THE HOLY SCIRPTURES, so ask HOLY SPIRIT for guidance and read THE HOLY SCRIPTUES for yourself. GOD save and keep you, in the name of JESUS CHIRST, Amen.

This was a great video that I posted on my fb page. However the video shown of the woman singing is Jill Scott as noted in this link: Def Poetry: Jill Scott at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/npqIqJN9vJ3NnKM.html Just wanna give her credit.

He’s hot

17:18 bro you picked the wrong one. She only worried about herself so much she’s smiling in defense. He needs a lawyer not a Xanax.

Or maybe our parents did notice..But, like most black families of yesterday didn't want to acknowlege us going to see a white man about mental issues..

Colored people are not the only ones who suffer

Depression in BLACK men? I'm a 44 yo white man and I've been in the grip of major depression for most of my life, since I was a child. I've been looking all over for YEARS and have not been able to find much help for ANY men going through this, regardless of color.