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The Me You Can't See
Even Oprah and a prince needed help. Asking for it isn't weakness; it's the plan. 💬
Who it's for
The series pairs famous faces with everyday participants, so a viewer sees that fame, money and success don't protect anyone from depression, trauma or anxiety.
Feelings it meets
What it is
The Me You Can't See is an Apple TV+ documentary series released in May 2021, co-created and executive produced by Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey and directed by Asif Kapadia and Dawn Porter. Across five episodes and a follow-up special, it explores mental health through personal stories and conversations from public figures, including Lady Gaga, Glenn Close and DeMar DeRozan, as well as other participants.
Where to find it
Apple TV+ original. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Suicide attempts and sexual assault.
Age: TV-MA (Apple lists 14+; suggested 15+)
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all –Emily Dickinson, “Hope is the thing with feathers” (poem 314)
