A men’s walking group is more than just climbing mountains and cold water dips; it’s a place to be vulnerable.

Directed by: Zak Jaques

Runtime: 29 MINUTES
Completed: 01/02/2025
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Countries of Production: UK
CONTENT WARNING - Mental Health: Depictions of mental illness, self-harm, or suicide

In the heart of the most beautiful landscapes the UK has to offer, a growing community of men walk, meditate, and physically challenge themselves together. ‘THRIVE’ captures the relationships formed through shared experiences of hardship in a group started not as a hobby but as a necessity in overcoming misery. Founder Bri Crane leads with a charismatic yet grounded demeanor. Like him, everyone in the group has a story.

About the director(s)

Originally from the north, Zak has worked within post-production for almost 4 years. Working on numerous high-profile shows and documentaries. Using his experience in post and shooting indie shorts, Zak set out to create a captivating story about ordinary people to inspire people to open up about mental health.