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20239 minPGdoc-short

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Light Beams For Helena

20239 minPGdoc-short

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A woman dives into deep water to face her depression and learns important lessons about mental health in this 9-minute film.

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A woman dives into deep water to face her depression and learns important lessons about mental health in this 9-minute film.

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Kirk Hortondirector

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Helena faces depression, grappling with her mental health in a personal narrative. In "Light Beams For Helena," director Kirk Horton documents her experiences and challenges. She learns from her struggles through vivid imagery, including the act of diving into deep water. This metaphor represents her confrontation with darkness and her movement toward light. The film, released in 2023, runs for 9 minutes and addresses mental health awareness.

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