Cycle Breakers - Men's Mental Health Documentary

If you believe in eliminating the stigma against men asking for help with their mental health, please consider supporting our documentary Cycle Breakers.

We've been so moved by the incredible generosity of our supporters! Our original goal of $2,000 was exceeded in less than 3 days. Now we'd like to try and exceed our previous expectations for what's possible and increase our goal to $4,000. This extra 2K would allow us to expand our film festival run -- covering entry fees and special travel expenses.

Cycle Breakers is told through the lens of rural biker culture and a strained relationship between father and son, the film reveals stories of addiction, abuse, and trauma, as well as a son's commitment to breaking the cycle in his own family. It is an intimate portrait of an unlikely hero, and a representation of masculinity in its most virtuous state.

As Director of Cycle Breakers, I have a deep, heartfelt connection to this work. Along with Josh Clark (Producer) and Mike Kash (Cinematographer), we were so proud to have our film premiere at Cinema Columbus Film Festival. We're now on a mission to spread the message of Cycle Breakers even further.

We are overwhelmed by your generosity in helping us meet our previous goal of $2,000 so quickly! These funds will be used 1) to complete the final edit, 2) to improve the overall sound quality of the film, and 3) to create a Digital Cinema Package for festival circulation.

If you or someone you know has struggled with mental health, you may be aware of the cultural taboos against men asking for help. Tough guys often feel an obligation to push tough feelings down. We have to change this. We can't let men suffer in silence. You can be part of this change by becoming a part of this project.

For your donation, you will be given a "Special Thanks" in the closing credit sequence. For anyone able to support us at the $500 level, we'd like to offer you an Associate Producer credit on the film.

You can view the project in its current state here:

https://www.bradycalestro.com/men-s-mental-heatlh

Finally, I'd like to mention that my father's professional legacy inspired me to help tell this story. He was a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist. When I was young, it was explained to me that dad "helps kids who feel sad or mad" and everyone from time-to-time, gets sad or mad. Therefore, I was lucky -- I didn't grow up with this stigma. Now, in partial tribute to my dad, I want to continue to spread this message.

Please consider supporting men's mental health and the next chapter of Cycle Breakers. Together, we can make a difference.

Thanks in advance for your support.