What do we do ?

The ‘Spit it Out’ Project is a series of screenings, exhibitions and inspiring talks about sex, consent and healing from trauma.

In 2019, we made the documentary ‘Spit it Out’, which tells the story of rapper Bee Asha Singh as she is confronted by a dilemma: antidepressants helped her deal with her sexual trauma but made her numb and prevented her from creating. The film follows her when she finds the strength to stop her medication. She realises her spoken words have the power to inspire her audience to open up about their experiences of sexual assault and mental health. ‘The Spit it Out’ Project will continue the momentum of the film, organising the events in over 17 cities and towns in Scotland and the UK.

In 2020, we will release a podcast created by Seina Baalouche, exploring the notion of consent and a collection of poems illustrated by different artists including Nisan Yetkin.

The Power of words

Thanks to the film and Bee’s performances, we realise that this story had a great impact on the viewers, by allowing them to listen and relate to someone who is not afraid or ashamed to talk about her experience of rape and depression. Many people reached out to us after, telling us the film helped them open up about their own trauma or believe they could heal and stop relying to medication to cope with what they went through. This film will show that despite the pain and the suffering one experiences, there is always a way to reach out to others and be part of someone’s recovery! We wish the next generation will never have to deal with shame or denial the way most people dealing with bad mental health do today. Let's talk about these subjects and break the taboo around them !

The Impact

Today more than ever, it is vital to break the taboo around sex, consent and mental health. We believe it's the only way to empower people and push them to define their boundaries and express what they want, need and feel. This film is part of the current global movement for gender equality and for mental health. . This project will benefit the public by allowing them to express themselves after the events. There is evidence that when a trauma survivor hears another’s story, it shows them they are not alone. The world becomes one step safer. By normalising these discussions, we might save lives. If people find the confidence to open up about their struggles to each other and stop being ashamed of it, it could have a great impact on the communities we are willing to reach out to.