{"id":199901,"date":"2026-03-21T01:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T01:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/199901\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T01:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T01:35:14","slug":"first-coast-film-polar-debuts-at-the-ritz-free-press-of-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/199901\/","title":{"rendered":"First Coast Film \u2018Polar\u2019 Debuts at the Ritz \u2013 Free Press of Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nShown l – r Councilman Rahman Johnson, Trionne Moore, Varshay Graham, Reggie Gaskins, Drea Kelly, and Angel Terron.<\/p>\n

By Lynn Jones \u2013 The feature film Polar, written and directed by Angel Terron, premiered March 12 at the historic Ritz Theatre and Museum, drawing filmmakers, cast, and community members for an evening centered on awareness and advocacy.<\/p>\n

The drama, filmed on location in Jacksonville, places a spotlight on mental health, tackling issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, and suicide prevention. More than a cinematic experience, Polar aims to foster open dialogue and help dismantle long-standing stigmas surrounding mental illness within families and communities.<\/p>\n

Following the screening, organizers from Powerful Productions joined cast members for a candid discussion, sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the importance of mental health education and community support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis premiere is more than a film screening; it is a call to action,\u201d said Terron. The film features Drea Kelly (Who Stole my Wife) and Reggie Gaskins (Friday After Next). During the event, Councilman Rahman Johnson presented a proclamation from the city to the cast and filmmakers for highlighting the film\u2019s impact and its role in elevating critical conversations around mental health.<\/p>\n

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