VOICES OF GREAT YARMOUTH

Community Stories on Mental Health

Real people. Real stories. Real voices.

A powerful community documentary sharing honest lived experiences of mental health, recovery, resilience and hope from people across Great Yarmouth.

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ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY

Voices of Great Yarmouth: Community Stories on Mental Health was created by Reflect Productions GY to give local people a safe platform to speak openly and honestly about their experiences.

Through personal conversations, the film explores difficult times, isolation, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, recovery, resilience, connection and hope.

At its heart, the documentary has one simple purpose:

To help people feel less alone.

FROM ONE SCREENING TO TWO

The documentary was originally due to receive one free public screening at the Palace Cinema, Gorleston. The response from the community was so strong that a second screening was added for the following day.

- Saturday 5 September 2026 - 87 attendees

- Sunday 6 September 2026 - 48 attendees

Total: 135 people

The screenings brought together participants, families, friends and members of the wider community to listen, reflect and talk openly about mental health.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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I feel how it got across the isolation of not being understood, also how people try to try and mould theirselves to fit in , wasting a mask instead of embracing their originality

Raw, real, honesty and vulnerability

I found the whole thing powerful . You could tell that they were real people talking of their experiences and not actors . There was a common message that came through from all of them and that was talk to someone about how you’re feeling.

How open and honest people were, it makes you reflect, documentaries like this; brings people together and helps people to reach out for help

The message that came across from everyone that you are not alone and just reach out

That it showed Mental Health affects all sections of society and does not discriminate sex, age or race

It was really professionally put together , brave and whats needed to break the stigma on mental health , we need a more kind and understanding world ,well done ❤️

Was emotional but also showed resilience

It helped to make me think differently.

Emotional, funny and honest

I found the film very thought provoking and reassuring.

I just wish it could be seen nationwide

I felt an amazing atmosphere, and everyone was so kind to each other

The film was packed with amazing information. Overall amazing - can’t wait for the next project

The experience made me realise that community projects bring people together and the support they offer has a massive positive effect on peoples mental health

Just glad, I went

So glad that I came to see the film and will definitely recommend to others

I thought it was a very successful social commentary on depression & ways people have overcome it

It was emboldening and made you think about myself and others and that it could be put to good use in schools, the workplace, etc

I feel how it got across the isolation of not being understood, also how people try to try and mould theirselves to fit in , wasting a mask instead of embracing their originality

Raw, real, honesty and vulnerability

I found the whole thing powerful . You could tell that they were real people talking of their experiences and not actors . There was a common message that came through from all of them and that was talk to someone about how you’re feeling.

How open and honest people were, it makes you reflect, documentaries like this; brings people together and helps people to reach out for help

The message that came across from everyone that you are not alone and just reach out

That it showed Mental Health affects all sections of society and does not discriminate sex, age or race

It was really professionally put together , brave and whats needed to break the stigma on mental health , we need a more kind and understanding world ,well done ❤️

Was emotional but also showed resilience

It helped to make me think differently.

Emotional, funny and honest

I found the film very thought provoking and reassuring.

I just wish it could be seen nationwide

I felt an amazing atmosphere, and everyone was so kind to each other

The film was packed with amazing information. Overall amazing - can’t wait for the next project

The experience made me realise that community projects bring people together and the support they offer has a massive positive effect on peoples mental health

Just glad, I went

So glad that I came to see the film and will definitely recommend to others

I thought it was a very successful social commentary on depression & ways people have overcome it

It was emboldening and made you think about myself and others and that it could be put to good use in schools, the workplace, etc

I feel how it got across the isolation of not being understood, also how people try to try and mould theirselves to fit in , wasting a mask instead of embracing their originality

Raw, real, honesty and vulnerability

I found the whole thing powerful . You could tell that they were real people talking of their experiences and not actors . There was a common message that came through from all of them and that was talk to someone about how you’re feeling.

How open and honest people were, it makes you reflect, documentaries like this; brings people together and helps people to reach out for help

The message that came across from everyone that you are not alone and just reach out

That it showed Mental Health affects all sections of society and does not discriminate sex, age or race

It was really professionally put together , brave and whats needed to break the stigma on mental health , we need a more kind and understanding world ,well done ❤️

Was emotional but also showed resilience

It helped to make me think differently.

Emotional, funny and honest

I found the film very thought provoking and reassuring.

I just wish it could be seen nationwide

I felt an amazing atmosphere, and everyone was so kind to each other

The film was packed with amazing information. Overall amazing - can’t wait for the next project

The experience made me realise that community projects bring people together and the support they offer has a massive positive effect on peoples mental health

Just glad, I went

So glad that I came to see the film and will definitely recommend to others

I thought it was a very successful social commentary on depression & ways people have overcome it

It was emboldening and made you think about myself and others and that it could be put to good use in schools, the workplace, etc

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPANTS

Every participant gave something deeply personal to this project.

Your honesty, courage and willingness to speak openly made the documentary possible.

Without your voices, there would be no film.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

We were honoured to welcome the Mayor to the screening, who spoke about the importance of listening. compassion, community and open conversations around mental health.

THE STORY DOESN'T END HERE

The response has opened up the possibility of something much bigger.

We are now exploring opportunitiess for Voices of Great Yarmouth to reach wider audiences through future screenings, partnerships and collaborations.

Further development of the project will begin following our current theatre tour, which concludes in November 2026.

This may only be the beginning of the documentary's journey.

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CAN I WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ONLINE?

Following the response to our cinema screenings, we are currently exploring future opportunities for the documentary, including further screenings and potential collaborations.

For this reason, the full film is not currently being made publicly.

We want to develop the next stage carefully, while respecting the people who trusted us with their stories.

Further viewing opportunities will be announced in due course.