Masculinity and "Life's Poison" | Scenarios USA 

Damn. No other movie has ever handled that particular manhood issue as well as this one. Had me in tears off and on throughout the movie. And I don't cry easily. Peace.

This should be series. I was feeling so many emotions. Finally a story that explores the inner thoughts of a man

He overcome circumstances from childhood now he can live and love

When you fear someone you allow them to have power over you. A real man knows respect is earned even from his children, you have to earn their respect as well by being there when they need you. You have to show affection show them that you care or they'll end up angry at you angry at the world. Fathers don't run your household by fear run it by love.

Wow. What his father did to him was abuse. Respect is earned not demanded. Having someone fear u is not the same as respecting u. There's nothing wrong with a man crying. It can be a great release. Sometimes a person needs another to lean on,even the strongest person. Crying is not a sign of weakness. It takes inner strength to cry. Being a man is not "being hard". Part of being a man is to be the support system for another and sometimes, the man,needs the support of another. Crying is not weakness. Crying is freeing! Even for a man. Glad he freed himself of the abuse cycle.

Yes. Sooo True. It's these Parents that are Traumatizing these Children/PpL. ...

This was by far one of the best scenarios I’ve seen

I was just like him when I was a teenager........ for a long time..... Thank God I’ve changed

So sad....it’s unfortunate because these are the types of guys to stay away from.... We have to break the cycle. Toxic masculinity creates a slew of problems. There’s nothing wrong with being emotional and showing love ❤️....we are humans that’s what we are supposed to do!

All I can say is WOW!!!! So many times females meet young men that have been taught they have to be hard to be a man and don't know how to express themselves. Sometimes we have to be patient with them and show them love so that they learn how to love....

This was excellent and the acting was superb!! Great message too.

wow did yall see the childs face, yall felt the hurt wow

His Father ruined him!

This made me cry 😭😭

I wish I can be a actor for scenarious USA.. I love all the shows omg

This was such a good movie wish it was longer this was a movie that showed that crying releases a lot of pain and I'm glad in the end he realized that crying does not make you any less of a man it makes you more of a man and I'm glad his girl was by his side through it all

Scenarios USA is the best! I've been following these films since I was in high school! I'm 30 now, and these films still teach lessons.

omg did yall here the acting on his breathing when he final cried, damn

Beautiful. Simply, beautiful.

Powerful story. This should be a full length movie.

When he cried I cried...for the same reason 🤔

Wonderfully dealt with and well acted. I found this so powerful...and the end so moving. We can only hope other such destructive childhoods can be caressed and weaned from the tragic inheritance of abusive parents/situations.

This is why I love yall scenarios because yall always give a slice of life

Manhood more like trying to be hood and a badass, smh men do cry, I can relate cause of his dad

Let men cry 🤷🏽‍♂️

This reminded me of my ex an he looks like him acts like him this so crazy

This actually made me cry and I can't cry of videos and movies,this is so heart touching,it just broke my heart.

He low key fine asf

Wow made me cry. So inspirational

I usually don't cry during films but that ending got me💯

This was a Good movie

Extremely powerful and touching. The acting was superb and the storyline great. Kudos to everyone who made this film. Had me tearing up.

What an amazing watch I think everyone should watch this story it's amazing . Thank you...

Thought provoking, very touching and gets to the core root problem with so many young men coming of age and finding their place in life.

great talent great movie but so many people this is part of every day life thank you for the message in this movie one love

This is outstanding!

This was really really good... Bravo!!! Dana T.

My God what a great story and such great actors. Totally awesome.

Wow, great acting and a good message.

Damn that was great! Glad it was on my suggested for you list.

this had me in tears. i love this channel

VERY BEAUTIFUL STORY.

Another great movie! Thanx! Love from Orlando

This film had me emotional 😭💔.

This movie is powerful! A1.

This is hands down my favorite.

How could you dislike this 😒😒😒, great job ❤️❤️❤️

This was a sad and emotional film, but it had a real message behind it like most of your films. I can relate to a lot of your films. I'm 55 years of age and have experienced different things through my life time that I've endowed alone Thank you and continue to do what you're doing it's a Blessing

Daaaang this was so good I felt like I was watching BET ! Lol

I cried not because of the story but because of the similarities between the character here and me. No I never was aggressive and such but I had similar living conditions in the end. I’ve recovered from a lot of trauma and I too rarely cry. Can I just say no matter what it’s fine to cry if someone makes your feel worse after tears it’s not normal and not meant to be. I’ve already seen enough to realize this despite being so young. I hope I’m able to help other people now

This was so sad😢😭

omg im a female, i can relate. it was the other way around for me, no father but my mother never let my brother and I cry, I felt weak if i cried especially in front of people, now i cry about great movies like this lol

Excellent short movie and the acting is good too

Amazing film! That can't be overstated! The music was great; it was so well-written... And Devon's performance was exceptionally stellar!!! I hope to see him go on to do even more great things. The amount talent, skill & hard work that went into this is remarkable... And the topic is such an important & poignant one! This absurd notion that emotions (ANY emotions) are a sign of weakness or a lack of masculinity is silly and ridiculous! Attempting to deny/supress emotions is rejecting one of the most precious and integral aspect of our humanity (along with our sentience & critical mind)! It makes absolutely no sense (and doesnt actually work anyway!); and it typically leads to a number of unhealthy, unsatisfying and even violent behaviors. It is a man's actions (not emotions) that define his manhood & masculinity (or lack thereof); it is our emotions that defines our humanity and reminds us that we are alive! No one should ever feel ashamed, guilty or weak because of the emotions s/he experiences... Emotions are a precious gift! USE them as a guide and as feedback; let them be a part of your process to measure and gauge the quality and effectiveness of your decisions.

This video should have had over 1 million views by now. #EXCELLENT

Very good

POWERFUL!!! PODEROSO!!!

What a gr8 movie 👍👍up ( I really njoy it ) 😄😄😄😄

Gr8t movie!

Awww damn this was so nice this was good good 🙂🙂 oooo yessss feeel it in my spine 😭

Im so sad ,i cried😢

This episode was good 👍🏿

Aaah!!! dont cry!!! i cried

I feel for men who have went through this or something similar.🙁

When he learnt about his mom. He was so close to showing emotion

SUPERB!!!!!

4:15 I knew she was going to make this mistake.

Awee I łóvê this

love this make more

I know I'm 5 years late but......I LOVE THIS STORY💕😭😭😭😭😭

Wow so sweet 😍

That is the saddest thing!!…he feels like he has to hide his feelings and hold back his tears all because his unhealed abusive terrible daddy treated him like trash…smh 🤦🏽‍♀️ man this is so irksome! He being taken through this so that he can break down…he needs to release that pain… in tears. I hope he does break down and cry so that he can get better and heal, the rest he gone have to talk about with a counselor or therapist. His dad was probably a carbon copy of someone in his family, he learned to be angry and nasty and he put it on his son.

Love conquers all

i wanna act for y’all these are so good omg 😭 do you guys ever have open auditions lol

I want to cry 😭

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎥

He's cute but yea this is sad

SO THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I SEE SO MANY SINGLE YOUNG MEN WHERE I LIVE!. THE YOUNG WOMEN HAVE MOVED ON GOT JOBS AND TRYING TO BETTER THEMSELVES. IT IS NOT THE CHILD'S FAULT IN ALL CASES. THE PARENTS PLAY A BIG ROLE IN HOW A CHILD THINKS, FEELS, AND ACTS!.

I am so sad

Felt dis one still cause for us black teenagers I feel like we really need our father in our lives to motivate us like me my father don’t even live wit me and my mom going through the struggles

he fine

This made me sad

😢😢😢😩😩😩

Freytag's Pyramid Exposition : Eliyah Howard raised by his abusive father and he thought that's what a real man do (not cry, not feel feelings, must be tough, etc). Initial incident : Eliyah's father pissed off so he raised his voice and threw a plate so it is broken. Rising Action : 1. Eliyah's father stepped on his toy, locked him in his father's closet, not allowed to cry, and hit him for many times since Eliyah was a kid. 2. Eliyah rejected Corey (his little brother) when he wanted to hug him before he goes to school and said that now he is a big boy. 3. When Eliyah's female friend said hat she loves him but instead he laughed and wasn't sure of his own feelings. The hurt feelings made her keeps a distance from him. Climax : 1. Eliyah's mother had stroke in ICU and have to stay in hospital for weeks but Eliyah fall on denial with himself. He is still on his principle : not to feel sad or even cry but he hates himself for being weak and think he is not a "man" which his father could be laugh at him. 2. When he was down his knees and crying, his female friend approach him and ask about his feelings. Falling Action : 1. Since his mother at hospital, Eliyah takes care of his mother and Corey everyday. He also get a part time job on a restaurant. 2. Eliyah's principal make sure that he will be there anytime for Eliyah if he needs help. 3. Eliyah hugs her mother and she apologized to him for everything in the past. Resolution : Eliyah meets his female friend and apologized to her for the way he acted. She calms Eliyah down and hug him while he is crying.

that malcom d. dee got a brother over here crying smdh

What a terrible sad life

did he ever give his mom some water? :(

He looks like bow wow😍BUT BOW WOWIEEEE!!!!!!💦😍

i’m sorry but...whoever was in charge of the hair in this film...don’t need to be in charge again