Marcus

The brilliance of what J.R. Poli and emotion of Owen Miller bring to the screen makes Marcus a must watch. Owen quickly pulls you in seamlessly as you become a spectator of his journey. Laughing, crying, just feeling. The way J.R. Poli navigates you threw every emotion had me feeling like I was watching pure art. Marcus should be a handbook for anyone who struggles with mental health issues but has a hard time putting to words their experience. 10/10

What an amazing experience! Instantly get drawn into the story from the start. Beautifully shot and executed. A wonderful journey through the perception of someone dealing with mental health issues. This is a must see! Especially if you are an advocate of mental health.

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It took me two days to digest the film Marcus. I cried, like a big baby cried. What a dynamic film that touches on so many relevant topics, including facing ourselves finding ourselves and righting our wrongs.

What struck me the hardest was the acknowledgement and unpacking of mental health in men, a topic that will always be relevant and hopefully one day soon the stigma will end. Get the help you need, do not let anyone shame you! You matter! Your health matters!

If you have not seen Marcus, please be sure to sit down and really watch. Do NOT forget the tissue! I felt every single emotion from the cast.

Katana Malone was AMAZING. The entire cast was amazing! I did the whole ugly cry. I didn't even move when it was over. I sat there for over 30 minutes just thinking it through.

When I woke up, I was still thinking about it. I'm STILL thinking about it and I watched Friday night. Powerful, just POWERFUL! I actually think I'm going to watch again. Mental health is real and this film touches on that in the most human way possible.

Owen Miller gives a stunning performance while Katana Malone is outstanding in her's. Between the two of them prepare to have your heart wrenched out. This is a must see movie like no other, with a lasting empathetic impact. I am pleased that this story line served up tremendous emotions that brought me to tears several times. Marcus and many like him represent the real world and his story needs to be told, felt, embraced, and shared. J.R. Poli you are a genius director. Well Done!

The story takes you on a journey into the minds and hearts of so many. It sparks compassion and openness in a world that can sometimes be closed and judgmental to the topic of mental health. After this movie, you walk away feeling encouraged to safely come forward and seek guidance for your own issues, while welcoming others to do the same. Truly beautiful!