Former Dallas Cowboys player Greg Ellis will premiere a sneak peek of movie project My Dear, at the Irving Arts Center as the Irving Black Arts Council begins its 34th season Thursday at 6 p.m.
The event begins with a VIP reception, followed by a panel discussion at 6:45 p.m., and the movie sneak peek at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 to $50 and can be purchased by calling 972-252-2787.
Ellis, a Cowboys defensive end from 1998 to 2008, is credited as writer and director of the film that addresses mental health awareness. My Dear tells the story through the eyes of a professional football player and his family, as they are affected by untreated mental health problems.
“I wanted to be a part of something that is bringing awareness and attention to mental health issues,” Ellis said.
Sybil Wilkes from The Tom Joyner Morning Show & Black America Web, will moderate the panel discussion. Ellis plans to launch a new mental health website.
