Highlighting mental health issues within an emotionally charged family dynamic, the film is the second feature under the BET Her Presents: The Couch banner
February 26, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA – Today, BET+ announced the premiere of its newest original film “For What It's Worth,” an emotionally charged drama that delves into family, redemption, and the urgent need for mental health support within the Black community.
Starring Patrice Covington (Genius), Leslie Black (Chicago Med), Kevin Savage (Game of Deceit), and Jared Wofford (The Final Say), For What It’s Worth is set to premiere on March 7th, exclusively on BET+.
Written by LaJill Hunt, For What It’s Worth follows Naomi Samuels, a successful physician who finds herself publicly humiliated and suddenly unemployed. Naomi reluctantly returns to her hometown to reconnect with the foster care siblings she's neglected for years. Hopeful to regain control of her life, Naomi and her siblings face a challenge that takes them all over the edge.
The film also stars Angelo Diaz (ATL Homicide), Jermel Howard (Luke Cage), Ashley Sam Ramsey (The Detour), CJ Williams (Law & Order), gospel artist Pastor Mike, Jr., and more.
"Everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported emotionally, spiritually, and physically, said director Courtney Arlett. “My hope is that For What It's Worth helps to shine a light on the tremendous need for growth in mental health support within our community.”
For What It’s Worth further solidifies BET Networks’ commitment to dialogue around mental health issues faced by communities of color. The film is the second feature under the BET Her Presents: The Couch franchise.
“BET+ is delighted to bring For What It’s Worth to the streamer. BET Networks is dedicated to supporting and celebrating Black women in front of and behind the camera while bringing awareness to important issues directly affecting the Black community,” said Lorisa Bates, VP, Content Strategy, Co-Productions & Multiplatform at BET.
Executive produced by Loretta Edwards Wilson and Christopher A. Nolen, For What It's Worth is produced by Wilson, Patt Stevens, and Gregory Anderson and co-produced by Lem Collins along with Jared Wofford. Ronald “Wink” Woodall of The Talent Connect served as consulting producer.
For What It’s Worth was produced by A Bold Move Media. The company produces content to uplift, entertain, and portray women of color in ways rarely seen in media.
About “BET Her Presents: The Couch:”
Aimed at raising awareness around mental health, BET Her Presents: The Couch is a series of poignant short films depicting the realities of mental illness.
Contacts:
For Bold Move Media:
Loretta Wilson loretta@aboldmovemedia.com
For BET+:
Aaron Bastian aaron.bastian@bet.net
Autumn Griffin autumn.griffin@bet.net
Aaron Bastian
Sr. Director, Publicity and Communications, BET+
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