Big Boys Don't Cry

Gray Hughes and Joe Marler Tackle Mental Health in Sky Sports Documentary To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Sky Sports are releases the exclusive Sky Original documentary ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ starring rugby star Joe Marler. Produced by RSA Films, and directed by Gray Hughes, the documentary looks at the different ways people deal with poor mental health, following Marler as he travels the UK to encourage conversation around mental health challenges and to learn about how people manage with their mental wellbeing. As an advocate for mental health, Marler recently opened up about his own battles and the darkness he has had to cope with whilst being a dedicated father, husband, and representing his country playing international rugby. “I hope that talking about my own mental health will get others talking about theirs and help to normalise it, especially in an alpha male-dominated sport like rugby” said Marler. “We are required to dominate and intimidate opposing players when we cross the white line on the pitch, we must show no weakness or vulnerability in order to win. But it doesn’t have to be like that off the pitch. I want to help spread the message that many others have done already that it’s okay not to be okay. And help people find the right tools to cope.” The hour-long documentary was broadcast in May on Sky Sports Arena. You can now watch the film at Sky Sport's YouTube channel