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202350 minPGdocumentary

mental-health loneliness

Not Alone

202350 minPGdocumentary

Jacqueline Monetta engages with teens to explore their mental health struggles and the loneliness that can accompany modern connectivity.

mental-health loneliness

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Jacqueline Monetta

Channel: Gravitas Documentaries

Not Alone

2023• 50 minPG

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Jacqueline Monetta engages with teens to explore their mental health struggles and the loneliness that can accompany modern connectivity.

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Kiki Goshaydirector

Jacqueline Monetta

Jacqueline Monettadirector

Kiki Goshaywriter

Jacqueline Monetta

Jacqueline Monettawriter

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Jacqueline Monetta, at 18, seeks answers about her best friend's suicide at 16. Engaging with fellow teens, she explores the pervasive issues of mental illness and suicidal thoughts. Through candid conversations, the film highlights the paradox of feeling isolated in an interconnected world. Monetta's quest not only sheds light on the struggles faced by young people but also emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about mental health. Directed by Kiki Goshay and Jacqueline Monetta, this documentary addresses a critical societal concern.

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