Witness A Man’s Man: Stories of men’s mental health in northeast England
An unflinchingly honest look at men’s mental health in the ever-changing industrial heart of the northeast of England. Published on 4 September 2023. In the northeast of England, which has the highest rate of suicide in the country, men struggle to confront mental health issues. But a group of men from working class backgrounds share their struggle with emotions in the face of violence, trauma and lack of self-love. Each man is dealing with loneliness and isolation while grappling with his own vulnerabilities as he searches for his place in the world. The men reveal the devastating impact of toxic masculinity, the continued stigma surrounding mental health and the heartbreaking toll it inevitably takes. Remarkably, they reveal something else: the power of connection, the strength of community and the hope that comes from sharing their stories. A Man’s Man is a documentary film by Myles Desenberg.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- A Man’s Man: Stories of men’s mental health in northeast England
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 5 September 2023
Start Time
- 10 : 30
Finish Time
- 11 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- An unflinchingly honest look at men’s mental health in the ever-changing industrial heart of the northeast of England. Published on 4 September 2023. In the northeast of England, which has the highest rate of suicide in the country, men struggle to confront mental health issues. But a group of men from working class backgrounds share their struggle with emotions in the face of violence, trauma and lack of self-love. Each man is dealing with loneliness and isolation while grappling with his own vulnerabilities as he searches for his place in the world. The men reveal the devastating impact of toxic masculinity, the continued stigma surrounding mental health and the heartbreaking toll it inevitably takes. Remarkably, they reveal something else: the power of connection, the strength of community and the hope that comes from sharing their stories. A Man’s Man is a documentary film by Myles Desenberg.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The following advisory precedes this episode of Al Jazeera English's "Witness", "A Man's Man" for Tuesday 05 September 2023: Warning — This film contains scenes about mental illness, suicide, domestic violence and rape throughout.
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Myles Desenberg (Producer)
- Elsies Runaways (Production Unit)