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202213 minTV-PGdoc-short

Mental Health Racial Justice

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Black Space

202213 minTV-PGdoc-short

Men gather for group therapy sessions to share personal stories and address the barriers Black and Brown men face in accessing mental health resources.

Mental Health Racial Justice

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Black Space

2022• 13 minTV-PG

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Men gather for group therapy sessions to share personal stories and address the barriers Black and Brown men face in accessing mental health resources.

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Lucas Cavanaghdirector

Lucas Cavanaghwriter

Ava Paulsoncast

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Men gather in a community space in the United States for group therapy sessions focused on mental health. They share personal stories to address stigma and the barriers faced by Black and Brown men in accessing mental health resources. Released in 2022, Black Space runs for 13 minutes. Participants advocate for racial equity and call for greater community support in mental health care.

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