Sharee Silerio on Outside The Box

Sharee Silerio on Outside The Box

Outside the Box

Writer/Director Sharee Silerio shares her short doc – “Black Girl, Bleu” – a short documentary featuring candid interviews with Black women – from a teacher to a community organizer and an entrepreneur – about how the “Strong Black Woman” stereotype impacts their mental wellness.

In this film, each woman shares intimate details about their struggles with mental health, including what has helped them overcome their challenges. Also, Black female therapists share insight regarding the particular mental health challenges Black women face along with resources, tips and tools to cultivate healing and self-love.