The Promise

It's very rarely that I'll watch a documentary. I stumbled across this after watching the director's first feature film. For a young man I find it quite fascinating how he's drawn to such complex social issues but I give it to him that he tackles him head on.

This documentary is not a fun watch, but it is a very necessary watch. My heart goes out to anyone who has struggled with mental health and even more so now after watching this. I have a deeper understanding of mental health and suicidal tendencies, so yes I think this documentary has done its job.

Very impressed with the quality of this documentary. The picture and sound is just phenomenal. I felt like I was watching a Hollywood film at times.

It's documentaries like this that can actually make a difference. Yes, it's important to draw attention to social issues across the world but how often are solution presented with them?

I love the messaging in this documentary and the call to action at the end. Very well executed and a very bold move in tackling such a complex issue.

I would only recommend watching this film if you're ready to sit down and face the truth about the mental health crisis Australia is facing.

I am genuinely inspired by Jye Currie's documentary The Promise. This is a profoundly important and beautifully crafted film that approaches the topic of suicide prevention with honesty, care, and deep humanity.

What stands out most is Jye's ability to tell personal, raw stories while maintaining respect and sensitivity a balance that many filmmakers struggle to achieve. The film never feels heavy-handed or exploitative; instead, it offers space for reflection, understanding, and, most importantly, hope.

The Promise carries a vital message that needs to be shared widely across Australia. In a time when mental health challenges touch so many lives, this documentary has the power not only to raise awareness but to genuinely save lives. It is the kind of work I would recommend not only to my students but to colleagues, community leaders, and policymakers alike.

Currie has proven himself to be a filmmaker unafraid to take on urgent social issues and with The Promise, he has made something truly impactful.

This doco is a heavy one, that really pushes the limits. I only watched this because of the reviews and I must agree with them. It's the best doco I've watched in a long time. Not my typical pick (especially with the subject matter) but the way it was put together and told really exceeded my expectations. Definitely worth the watch. But once again heavy at times!

I had the privilege of attending a Q&A night with Craig and Jye. It's been four days now and I haven't stopped thinking about this movie.

There's really a lot to unpack here, there are a lot of layers and a lot of emotions, on the night of the screening I found a quite challenging to hear some of the stories in the documentary but I know how important stories like this are.

I can see this film becoming the next "rabbit proof fence" which they teach in schools.

If you are going through any mental health challenges I suggest watching this with a friend. If you have someone in your life you can decode this film with after that would be quite the experience.