In this full length independent documentary, we follow four youth struggling with mental health as they change their journey from a sense of despair to find their pathway to hope
*Coming soon
**Contact us at [email protected] for questions about screening
An inspirational short story and conversation series featuring real youth sharing real stories of how finding their pathway to hope was possible despite the emotional challenges they faced.
*Currently available in California via CalHOPE partnership
**Contact us at [email protected] for alternatives outside of CA
In frightening and uncertain times, it's hard to feel hopeful. Having hope for the future helps build resilience and gives us the ability to get through tough times and recover from setbacks. Hope helps us reduce anxiety, trauma, depression and more.
What is Hope?
The meaning of hope can vary from person to person. For some, hope may have spiritual context, others may look at it as finding a brighter side and 'hoping for the best'.
Merriam-Webster's definition makes hope seem close to a wish "...to cherish a desire with anticipation; to want something to happen or be true"
To have hope is to want an outcome that makes your life better in some way. Hope not only makes a tough situation more bearable, but improves your life by envisioning a better path through your story. However you see hope, things can change for the better.
The inspiration behind Look at me now: Stories of Hope came from a quiet walk around a local park during the pandemic quarantine. We reflected how media seemed to paint a hopeless narrative of our future. As we talked about the hopelessness, we asked ourselves, how can we show the story doesn't need to go this way? We found ourselves reflecting on inspiring people we met on our Z-Cares journey and how they filled us with hope. What if we shared these hopeful stories with the world? From that walk, we were inspired to create Look at me now: Stories of Hope.
Z-Cares is humbled to feature four inspiring young individuals who share their raw journeys towards hope. In our film, we follow the stories of four youth, struggling with their mental health, change their journey from a sense of despair to find their pathway to hope.
This film is their story.
Each unique story shows hope is possible. While each story is unique, they all shared a powerful commonality. Talking about their struggles put them on their path to hope. We hope you will be inspired by these strong individuals and realize you can do it too!
Look at me Now: Stories of Hope
Coming Soon
Film Trailer
Stories of Hope: SHORTS is an inspirational short story and conversation series. These short stories feature real youth sharing real stories of how they found their pathway to hope despite their struggles. These stories include a short glimpse into their inspiring story. Each story concludes with a youth guided discussion allowing audiences to talk about it.
Having a conversation about mental health is hard, but with every conversation, we address stigma, break down barriers and help those closest to us when they need it most. Each short story can be viewed in less than 30 minutes. Stories of Hope: SHORTS are designed to start those conversations.
Stories of Hope: Shorts
Now available FREE at CalHOPE Schools
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