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In 2023, during my A-levels, I hit a rough patch with my mental health. I felt lost about the direction my life was taking and so I made a big decision—to leave and focus on my passion for filmmaking. This led me to create a documentary on male mental health.
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“Listening to other people’s stories has helped me to understand my own emotions better
and has given me the courage to have deeper conversations.”
Alex Jordan Connor, Filmmaker
One evening, scrolling through Instagram, I stumbled upon Chris Waller and We Power On—a men’s mental health walk and talk group. His energy and the group’s locality made me think, Chris would be a great person to learn from. I reached out, attended the group and after chatting and getting to know the people and their stories, I decided to centre the documentary on We Power On.
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Becoming an active member of We Power On was a great experience. Over the last five months, I have seen the positive impact the group has on people who make the choice to attend, and I have personally experienced the benefits of being part of the supportive community. Listening to other people’s stories has helped me to understand my own emotions better and has given me the courage to have deeper conversations.
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The documentary aims to showcase the power of talking about mental health struggles and the importance of seeking support. Through Chris, Dan, and Pete’s stories, I wanted to highlight how their lives had improved by beginning to talk about what they were going through. The film also shows the importance of We Power On being a peer-to-peer support group where listening plays a key role in the group’s foundation.
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