Java After Dark | Cry For Me Movie and Discussion

This latest episode of Java After Dark brings awareness to a much needed conversation about Domestic Abuse.

Thank you for all of your interest in this very important conversation regarding Domestic Abuse. We hope that this was able to help at least one person change their actions or seek help from an abusive situation they are currently in.

Due to the film not being widely available and accessible on platforms, we did this as a one-night-only event exclusive to that moment for Java with Jimmy audiences. We replaced the short film with the music video inspired by the film, which gives you a sense of the subject matter and imagery in a much more condensed manner.

If you or someone needs assistance, please contact the team at Shaquera's Story [email protected] and they will be able to assist.

If you or someone else is interested in licensing the film or having a private screening for your group, workplace, or institution, please email [email protected] and someone will get back to you within 24 hrs.

0:00 Intro
2:04 Opening
5:52 Shaquera Robinson Intro
8:02 Daniel Laurent Intro
10:18 What is Domestic Violence?
13:22 What is the difference between DV and Domestic Abuse?
16:57 The inspiration behind Cry for Me
20:41 Why is the film not available online?
23:20 "If they're being abused, why don't they leave?"
25:33 Inner circle & vetting male collaborators
31:00 Intro to Cry for Me
35:47 Reactions from audience
38:37 Intended audience
40:57 Conduit with art to have the real conversations
43:09 Shaquera initial reaction to the film
47:25 What is Coercive Control?
49:15 Unlearning as a man
52:00 "It's cool until it happens in your house"
53:22 Negro Spirituals
56:34 Self Care
1:05:00 These spaces aren't created
1:06:30 More detailed explanation of Coercive Control
1:11:43 H4744 Bill
1:13:28 What is Abuse Litigation?
1:15:46 How we were raised
1:19:30 Did we turn out okay?
1:22:10 "Things are changing"
1:25:23 Cuffing Season
1:28:10 Domestic Violence Hotline
1:30:18 "Measure twice, cut once"
1:31:48 Is there safe spaces for men to call?
1:32:32 Deaf and hearing impaired population
1:37:34 Be kind.
1:50:23 Last words