Philip Morris, Artistic Director of Trybe House Theatre, explained: “Mental health among Black men is an urgent issue, with many struggling in silence due to stigma, lack of support, or societal barriers. Trybe House Theatre provides a space where these young men can be vulnerable, find joy, and develop the confidence to tell their own stories. This film will allow us to share their journeys with a wider audience, securing the funding and support we need to keep this work alive. By capturing the heart of what we do-through powerful imagery, and raw emotion—we aim to inspire donors, sponsors, and new supporters to invest in our mission.”
He continued: “This film isn’t just about us, it’s about the future of countless young Black men who deserve spaces where they can be seen, heard, and uplifted.”
Carly Claydon-Davies, Filmmaker and Founder of Mill Road, added: “We are living in a time of increasing division and fear of ‘otherness’. ‘If Home is Where The Heart Is’ draws attention to the effect this scrutiny and hostility has on young black men within our society who, like the rest of us, deserve a safe place to call home.”
She continued: “Trybe House Theatre embodies this provision of safety, community and expression and is doing such brilliant work with limited resources – they were a clear winner for our Reach competition which aims to give a voice through film to a deserving organisation. Mill Road is all about the production of films that move the world forward – and we have strong hopes that ‘If Home is Where the Heart Is’ will do just that.”
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