I’m Fine is a beautifully raw and moving series which really speaks to the head and the heart. Traditionally it’s been engrained into young men to be brave, not to cry and not to show emotion but what kind of toll does that take on men in our society. Lorcán McMullan, Ray Connellan, Conor O’Keeffe and Hugh Mulligan all break that mould in this series and speak of how they tried to bottle up their feelings or turn a blind eye and how that caused them to spiral out of control and into harm’s way.
This four part series moves from episode one which details the event which sparked their journey as they describe their lowest points and goes on to detail how they have overcome those moments to come out the other side with a feeling of gratitude, positivity, self-reflection and happiness.
PARTICIPANTS:
Malaki (Hugh Mulligan) – https://www.instagram.com/malaki_dublin/
● Dublin based musician Malaki underwent serious difficulties with depression after school. He’s found a huge benefit in expressing how he’s feeling through his music. He’s come into his own in recent months amassing millions of plays on Spotify and collecting fans worldwide and locally who resonate with what he has to say.
Lorcan McMullan – https://www.instagram.com/lorcanmcmullan/
● Belfast born but Dublin based, Lorcan worked his way to the top level of hurling, playing for Dublin seniors after years of dedication but at the cost of important interpersonal relationships. We follow his journey with his family, his training and his friends.
Ray Connellan – https://www.instagram.com/connellanray/
● Ray, who has played for Westmeath for a number of years, has recently started advocating for open communication among males in GAA having experienced his own bouts of depression in his late teens and early 20s. His relationship with his dad features heavily in this documentary
Conor O’Keefe – https://www.instagram.com/cokeeffe/
● Cork born, ultra marathon runner Conor shares his struggles which he faced growing up and in his teens. He is a huge advocate for mental health and for opening up and talking it out.