A commercial PSA about Mental Health. This is the first film in The Civics Project series presented by Sankofa.org.

Directed by Maria Belafonte, this powerful short captures the emotional angst that Gen Z is feeling three years after their world stopped. “Are You Okay?” challenges viewers to think critically about how our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act.

Directed & Written by Maria Belafonte
Executive Produced by Sankofa.org
Produced by Alexander Zeke Musca
Cinematography by Julian Budge
Production Design by Amanda Saltz
First AC Tom Vandermillen
Second AC Ashley Ajayi
Gaffer Jeremy Guicco
Key Grip Ron Mendez
Art Assistant Camille Castaenda
Production Assistant Tommy Musca
Colorist Duncan Byrnes
Sound Design Cameron Evans

Starring
Milan Sachs
Isabella Tagliati
Sophia Black
Thalia Almeida

Special Thank you to the California Endowment, Saltz Family, 6 Degrees Films, and Panavision