The Myth of the Black Superwoman: An exploration of Mental Health and African-American Women

The Myth of the Black Superwoman, is an exploration of Mental Health and African American women. The purpose of this documentary is to dispel the myth that black women must be superwomen; pillars of strength for their families, communities and nations at the expense of their personal health and well-being. African American Women are often praised for their ability to be strong, their sheer fortitude to exude 'black girl magic' and their uncanny aptitude to bounce back. Nevertheless, there is a time in which many black women experience depression or other mental health challenges without proper diagnosis or treatment. No longer does the humanity of the black woman have to surrender itself to the stereotypes created by the false narrative of vulnerability as weakness and the idea of mental self-care as a lack of faith or discipline.