Walk in Our Shoes: My Mom’s Expectations
“My submission relates back to the required content submission criteria by showing how a girl gets her mental health and how she solves it.”
Film
Walls
This film provides insight into mental health in Jewish culture and encourages those who may be struggling to speak out.
Solo Pero Seguro
This is a film about the struggles and pressures of living in a traditional Hispanic household and shows the impact of not allowing people to express their emotions.
A Shoulder to Lean On
“Culture can be shown in different perspectives and characteristics throughout our communities. Our video shows a representation of how we use different language, shared experience, and emotion to portray how we deal with expressing how we are feeling around others. It is hard to be vulnerable in front of others that may be from a different community than us.”
Hues of Hope
“Hues of Hope” centers on Billy, a character that could represent anyone suffering from mental illness. The story of Billy shows his growth as he gains strength from his friends to advocate for himself, eventually getting the help he needs.
La Lucha Invisible
“La Lucha Invisible” acknowledges how difficult it can be to reach out in the Hispanic community and encourages those who are struggling to find the courage to seek help.
Cambiemos el Pasado
“Cambiemos el Pasado” tackles the burdens put on youth when they feel pressured to live up to the expectations of immigrant parents. The film discusses the stress and anxiety that unachievable standards can cause and asks parents to break the cycle of generational trauma.
Hot Pot
“Hot Pot” shows an Asian son not knowing how to confide in his father. The son is struggling in school and with his mental health; he does not want to disappoint his father who came to America for his education. By the end of the film, the son works up the courage to express his stress and struggles to his dad.
Dealing with Anxiety
This film is about causes and symptoms of anxiety, as well as how to handle them.
Beyond the Surface
“Beyond the Surface” takes a creative approach to telling the story of someone experiencing a mental health challenge and shares the message that no matter the circumstance you are going through regarding mental health, there is help available.