Becoming
The Brotherhood Blueprint
A 9-part documentary series exploring modern masculinity, emotional healing, and authentic connection.
Support a movement that could save lives, heal families, and transform generations.
What Is 'Becoming: The Brotherhood Blueprint'?
Becoming is more than a documentary. It's a global movement reclaiming what it means to be a man. Inspired by real brotherhood circles in Bali (now over 600 members strong), this 9-part series brings raw stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom to help men of all ages reconnect with themselves, each other, and their purpose.
Filmed worldwide with 60+ contributors, from experts to everyday men and women, we explore high-level themes like emotional suppression, healing trauma, sacred intimacy, generational wounds, and redefining value.
It's a blueprint to navigate life's complexities, fostering clarity, compassion, and lasting change.
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Men Are in Crisis - But Few People Are Talking About It.
Many men today are silently struggling with isolation, shame, emotional shutdown, and a lack of role models. Younger men, in particular, are growing up without the support and guidance they need to become grounded, purpose-driven adults.
And a culture that tells men to "man up" is leaving them emotionally broken, isolated, and ashamed.
1/4
Boys Without Fathers
1 in 4 boys grow up without a father figure, leading to higher risks of isolation and mental health challenges.
3-4x
Suicide Risk
Male suicide rates are 3-4x higher than females, with 78% of U.S. suicides involving men (updated 2025 data).
74%
Intimacy Avoidance
74% of men with porn addiction avoid intimacy, fueling loneliness and depression (2024-2025 studies).
50%
Silent Suffering
Gen Z and millennial men (15-34) in the U.S. are among the loneliest globally, with 50% of male suicides showing no prior mental illness history.
This series sheds light on these hidden challenges, offering practical solutions based on real-life experiences.
1 in 4 boys grow up without a father figure
Men are 3–4x more likely to take their own lives than women
Most men never speak to anyone about what they're really feeling
'Becoming' is more than a Documentary Series.
It's Lived Experiences Shared by Men and Women Who Know How to Navigate.
A Blueprint To Follow...
This project is born from the raw, unfiltered stories of men and women worldwide -men who have learned to navigate shame, rage, purpose, brotherhood, fatherhood, and emotional suppression - and the women who support them.
It's time to show what fundamental transformation looks like - not in theory, but through shared lived experience.
We're creating a 9-part docuseries interviewing over sixty men and women from all walks of life, each sharing tools and a blueprint for a new kind of manhood.
One rooted in strength and vulnerability.
Clarity and compassion.
Because when men heal, families heal.
And when men rise, the next generation rises with them.
Who Is This For?
'Becoming' will benefit men aged 16+ at any stage of life.
From young adults seeking purpose, to mid-life men navigating relationships and careers, to elders reclaiming legacy.
It's also for the women who raise, love, and support them, creating ripple effects in families and communities.
Young Men (16-30)
Grappling with identity, loneliness, online comparison or absent role models. Confusion reigns.
Mid-Life Men (30-55)
Building careers, families, starting over or healing from addiction and shame.
Elder Men (55+)
Reflecting on life, mentoring the next generation, and finding renewed connection
Fathers and Sons
Breaking generational cycles by healing wounds and expressing.
Women & Mothers
Healthier dynamics in parenting, partnerships and support.
What You'll Gain:
Watching Becoming isn't just inspiration; it's a catalyst for real change...
Resonance and Relatability
Recognise 'That's me' moments, easing silent suffering and shared struggles.
Connection and Belonging
Feel 'I'm not alone,' building trust in brotherhood and community healing.
Safety and Repair
Rediscover softness, emotional availability, and vulnerability to 'feel again.'
Shadow Integration
Embrace 'There's nothing wrong with me,' transforming rage, addiction, and self-sabotage.
Respect and Healing Polarity
Shift perspectives on relationships, seeing 'They're not the enemy' for deeper respect.
Generational Healing
Confront wounds to 'heal this,' breaking cycles for fathers, sons, and future legacies.
Shadow Integration
Embrace 'There's nothing wrong with me,' transforming rage, addiction, and self-sabotage.
Detachment from Scarcity
Realise 'I am enough,' redefining value beyond provider pressure and performance.
Clarity and Action
Gain a practical blueprint with tools like breathwork, circle guides, boundary-setting, rituals, and integration practices—leaving you 'ready' for wholeness and purpose.
These outcomes appeal to men wherever they are: starting with pain, seeking tools mid-journey, or integrating for lasting impact.
This Is For Every Boy Who’s Felt Alone.
Every Man Who’s Held It All In.
And Every Mother Raising a Son Without a Map...
We're not just creating this project for men.
We're making it for the women who love them.
For the children who need to learn from them.
For a world that stagnates in its silence.
We are standing for brotherhood, belonging, and becoming.
And we need your help to get there.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUPPORT?
Help Bring Becoming to the World
Make a contribution, large or small, and help bring this project to life.
Every gift matters. Every dollar, pound or euro fuels filming, editing, and outreach.
More Than a Series: This will be a Global Movement
Becoming extends beyond the screen. Join us after launch for:
Weekly Podcasts
With new guests each week to shine more light on the topics of the documentary series.
Free Course
Online facilitator training to teach how to set up and run your own brotherhood circle locally.
Community Support
Community Support
Retreats, books, and community platforms for ongoing support.
You Can Help...
Every amount helps us film sooner.
Every share helps us reach more men.
This project will only happen with the help of people like you.
Join us and help light the way...
THE FOUNDERS
Theo van Dort
Executive Producer · Digital Strategist · Storyteller
Theo is the Executive Producer of Time of the Sixth Sun, the globally acclaimed conscious movie and documentary series that has reached over one million viewers since its launch.
With three decades in TV, media and digital marketing, Theo specialises in crafting purpose-driven campaigns that inspire action and reach hearts worldwide.
He has a proven track record in building viral launches, community-led funding models, and meaningful digital ecosystems.
As a presenter, producer, and strategist, his unique blend of creativity and pragmatism helps transformational projects thrive.
Theo has just turned 50, is a father to 2 teenage sons and a husband to his beloved.
He helps facilitate Bali Brotherhood with Ryan every weekend, with forty to sixty men turning up as they are, in their power or their vulnerability.
'Becoming: The Brotherhood Blueprint' brings together everything Theo has lived and learned to create a project that doesn't just inform, but deeply transforms.
Ryan Herrington
Facilitator · Mentor · Founder of Freedom Creator
Ryan is the lead facilitator of the Bali Brotherhood, where every Saturday morning, he and a small team create a powerful space for forty to sixty men aged 20+ to connect, share vulnerably, and support one another through life's highs and lows.
As the founder of Freedom Creator, Ryan helps people align their inner truth with their work in the world. His approach blends grounded leadership, emotional intelligence, and spiritual insight, creating a lasting impact for those he serves.
Ryan is a trusted guide in the men’s work movement, holding space for men to heal, rise, and reconnect with who they truly are.
Becoming: The Brotherhood Blueprint is the next evolution of that work - a way to take this transformation beyond the circle and out into the world.
To create a safe space for men to receive much-needed wisdom from those who can talk from a place of lived experience.
To allow the magic of what is created each Saturday morning to reach a wider audience and have a much-needed positive impact globally.
“Together, we can write a new chapter for men everywhere.”
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