The Promise

Tonight I attended The Promise screening at Orange. I travelled 40 minute to be there and I needed it. I'm a big movie fan but not much gets me out of the house. I live out in a property and very often feel isolated. I have just overcame my own battles and mental health challenges. I still feel very alone but after tonight I feel connected. I feel more connected to Australia knowning how many other people feel as I do and I feel more connected to my community here in Orange. Tonight has motivated me to push forward and be the best I can be.

Thank you for making an honest movie and I encourage every Australian to take the time to watch this, especially the next generation!

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.

This is more than a movie. I encourage everyone to watch this and make The Promise with a loved one.

I feel nowadays a lot of movies and documentaries highlight issues but don't give an option moving forward. The message in The Promise is really clear and might not be the answer but it's something to move forward with.

For a movie on such a heavy topic it was actually quite beautiful. The pictures were stunning, at times I laughed and forgot I was watching a documentary. The people featured in this movie add depth and ground the story in a complete kind of way. It's a complex issue but I feel this was done really well and told in a mature way.

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.