Jonah Hill introduces us to his therapist in the trailer for his documentary STUTZ – “Get real, get personal, get better”

Netflix released the trailer for Jonah Hillthe forthcoming documentary film Stutzintroducing us to his friend and therapist Phil Stutz. Stutz helped Hill through incredibly difficult times and was inspired to share this story with people who may need to see her. The film focuses a lot on mental health.

Phil Stutz is one of the leading psychiatrists in the world. “He has helped countless patients over 40 years, including world-class creatives and business leaders, including many therapy skeptics. Directed by friend and patient Jonah Hill, the film explores Stutz’s life and guides the viewer through his signature visualization exercises, The Tools. As Hill sits down with Stutz for an unorthodox session that reverses their typical doctor-patient dynamic, they bring The Tools to life in a fun, vulnerable, and ultimately therapeutic experience. With a frank discussion of Stutz and Hill’s personal journeys into mental health, along with the lighthearted jokes of two friends from different generations, the film beautifully frames The Tools and the journey to mental health in a way that is accessible to anyone, regardless of whether are actively seeking help. “

Hill previously detailed the document’s development process, his hopes for its reception, and explains why he will not participate in promoting the film in a personal letter. You can read that letter below:

I have finished directing my second film, a documentary about me and my therapist exploring mental health in general called “Stutz”. The whole purpose of making this film is to provide the therapy and tools I learned in therapy to a large audience for private use through a fun film.

Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the conclusion that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and events in front of audiences.

I am so grateful that the film will have its world premiere at a prestigious film festival this fall and I look forward to sharing it with audiences around the world in the hopes that it will help those who are struggling. However, you won’t see me out there promoting this movie, or any of my upcoming movies, taking this important step to protect myself. If I got sick by going out there and promoting it, I wouldn’t be acting true to myself or the movie.

I usually shudder at letters or statements like this, but I understand that I am one of the privileged few who can afford to take a break. I won’t lose my job while working on my anxiety. With this letter and with “Stutz”, I hope to make it more normal for people to talk and act on these things. So they can take steps to feel better and so that the people in their lives can understand their problems more clearly.

I hope the work speaks for itself and I am grateful to my co-workers, my business partners and everyone who is reading this for your understanding and support. – Jonah Hill

Stutz arrives on Netflix on November 14th and I’m happy Hill made this document. It looks like the kind of movie that could really do the world good.