CREATIVE PRUP PRESENTS
BLACK MEN, THERAPY & THE BARBERSHOP
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HEIR AGENCY
A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
The Fade Project explores Black men's mental health through one of Black culture's most iconic institutions—the barbershop. Through four deeply personal journeys, expert perspectives, and the cultural history of the fade haircut, it reveals how everyday conversations can break barriers, challenge stigma, and become powerful moments of connection, understanding, and healing.
THE PARTICIPANTS
4-5 Black Men with powerful stories.
Mental health professionals and advocates.
The story behind the fade & barberhop.
IMPACT
Turning conversation into change.
The Fade Project is a feature documentary that explores Black men's mental health through one of Black culture's most iconic institutions—the barbershop. By following four deeply personal journeys and blending them with expert insight and the cultural history of the fade haircut, the film reveals how everyday conversations can become life-changing moments of healing.
Honest, hopeful, and deeply human, The Fade Project challenges stigma, celebrates resilience, and reminds us that healing often begins where trust already exists. Together, we can fade the stigma—one conversation at a time.
OUR PURPOSE
Black men are often taught to be strong, resilient, and self-reliant—but rarely encouraged to speak openly about their struggles. Too often, conversations about mental health begin only after a crisis has occurred.
The Fade Project exists to change that.
By sharing authentic stories of healing alongside expert insight, the film seeks to reduce stigma, encourage vulnerability, and inspire meaningful conversations within families, barbershops, schools, workplaces, and communities. Our purpose is simple: to remind every man that asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it's an act of courage.
The Fade Project is fiscally sponsored by Entertainment To Affect Change is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions made through our fiscal sponsor are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
FISCAL SPONSOR
HELP US FINISH
OUR PROJECT
