The Vow | Short Film On Men's Mental Health | Private Screening + Talkback

Some men carry everything. And nobody knows.

The Vow is a short narrative film inspired by true events and real stories shared by men who have lost, endured, and chosen to keep showing up. It follows Darius, a man drowning beneath grief, isolation, and the weight of promises he made to people who are gone. When everything falls apart at once, a chance encounter pulls him into a room where men are actually talking. What he finds there may be the only thing that can save him.

Join us for the private Charlotte premiere of The Vow, followed by a panel discussion and facilitated community conversation.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Red Carpet at 6:30 PM | Independent Picture House Charlotte, NC

Free admission. Donations welcome and deeply appreciated.

Dress: Elegant/Nice. Come ready to be present.

Why this film. Why now.

6 million males in the United States are affected by depression. Nearly 80% of people who die by suicide are male. Among Black men ages 15 to 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death.

These are not abstract numbers. They are brothers, fathers, sons, and friends.

The Vow was made to open a door that is hard to open. Because breaking silence is strength. And no one should have to figure this out alone.

This premiere is part of Finding Inspiration Foundation's Inspiring Films Series, made possible in part by a 2025 City of Charlotte Creative Growth Grant administered by Charlotte Is Creative.

Presented by Finding Inspiration Foundation, a Charlotte-based nonprofit using the power of short film to create space for real community conversations about mental health and human connection.

If you or someone you know needs support: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Call or Text 988

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, United States

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