MENTAL BLOCK TALKBACK SERIES
HARLEM TALKBACK
“MENTAL BLOCK TALKBACK SERIES” Saturday May 31, 2025, 10:00am – 1:00pm
The program will highlight 3 films that attribute to the state of mental health, followed by panel discussions from the audience, filmmakers, the youth, artists, educators and community leaders.
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Mental BLOCK Talkback Panels
The State of Mental Health
FREE
ON OUR BLOCK – 28 min documentary directed by Astrid Useche & Chloe Barlow followed by
MB TALKBACK PANEL “STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH”
Moderator: Sister Kenya
Panelists: Cast members—Jason Bostic & Wesley Jeffreys, Street Corner Resources, Michael Steven-Paul (Mikey Jay) (more TBA)
IT’S IN THE MUSIC
FREE
JohnnyStorm. 5 min music video directed by Katie LeCluyse • Tarji J. Irby followed by
Moderator: Larry K. Mimms
MB TALKBACK PANEL “IT’S IN THE MUSIC” Where Is The Soul Of Music Going—And What’s The Cost Of Losing It?
The Panelists include: director Tarji J. Irby, music producer Steve Keitt, MajestyDaRebel, motivational speaker and rap artist, Jessica Spaulding of Harlem Chocolate Factory, Michelle Gabriel & students from the Joseph Gabriel Foundation. (more TBA)
DA FLY TRAP
FREE
DA FLY TRAP – 23 min New Social Media Exp directed by Prince Smith followed by
MB TALKBACK PANEL “ARE YOU WOKE???” Mental Health, Street Life, and Waking Up From the Illusion
Moderator: Larry K. Mimms
The Panelists: Filmmaker Prince Smith, CannaDiva, NYC Street Artist UnCuttArt (more TBA)
