27 Mar 2026
What an incredible evening at the premiere of This Bed I Made — a powerful short film by multi award winning rapper Guvna B.
The room was filled with almost 300 people from across the world of acting, sport, music, and the arts, alongside individuals in recovery and passionate mental health advocates. It felt less like an event and more like a shared moment of honesty, reflection, and connection.
The panel discussion was equally moving. We heard from Sonya Trivedy from Samaritans who spoke powerfully about language, approach, and what truly helps when someone is in the middle of shame, addiction, or feeling suicidal. She reminded us that good language is compassionate, non-judgemental, and human. Julie Muir from The Forward Trust bravely shared her lived experience of addiction, mental health struggles, and offending. Our CEO Mike Trace, spoke candidly about stigma and the barriers that stop people reaching out. The conversation was expertly guided by the inspiring musician, author, and mental health advocate Jordan Stephens.
This Bed I Made, directed by Christoph Davis, is not just a film, it’s an invitation to confront the realities of addiction, shame, and recovery. Rooted in Guvna B’s own journey, it explores accountability, healing, fatherhood, faith, and what it truly takes to rebuild a life.
It doesn’t offer easy answers or neat endings and that’s exactly why it resonates. Its message is clear and powerful: no one is above accountability, and no one is beyond redemption.
Supported by Samaritans and The Forward Trust, this project goes beyond cinema. It opens up vital conversations about mental health, addiction, and the courage it takes to ask for help.
A deeply important piece of work and a reminder of the impact storytelling can have when it’s grounded in truth.
After attending last night’s premiere, Tony Adams MBE, England football legend and Chair of The Forward Trust, spoke about why this film matters:
“Addiction isn’t a marginalised issue in society; it runs deep and spreads wide. People are living with addiction all around us but stigma, misunderstanding and the fear of judgement are holding many back from getting the help they need. For people struggling with addiction to hear that others, particularly names they recognise,have been experiencing the same feelings that they have, and seeing that recovery is possible, is hugely inspiring. We are proud to support Guvna B’s film and equally proud of the part it will play to help change the perception and understanding around addiction in the UK.”
Sonya Trivedy, Executive Director of External Engagement at Samaritans, adds:
“We’re so pleased to be supporting Guvna B on this project which highlights the very real struggles people can face, reminding them that Samaritans are here to listen in moments of crisis. We know that some of the barriers men cite to seeking help include shame and pressures to meet certain masculine expectations, which can lead to increased suicide risk. Films such as this can play such an important role in opening up honest conversations and encouraging people to reach out for help."
Release Dates
2nd April Digital Release
24th April Album Release
