This 2009 made-for-TV film is a genuinely upsetting, heartbreaking watch. It's the recounting of the true story of a mother coming to terms with the suicide of her son, who took his own life partially because she wouldn't accept his sexual identity. It's based on a book of the same name, which was written by Leroy F. Aarons on behalf of the mother of Bobby Griffith. In other words, it's the tale of a real woman coming to terms with her own role in her son's death.
Ryan Kelley is in the lead role playing Griffith, with Sigourney Weaver taking on the part of Bobby's mother. On its broadcast, it received two Emmy nominations, with Weaver also being nominated for a 2010 Golden Globe for Best Actress. Such is the power of the film that it was screened at the headquarters of the European Union on International Homophobia Day.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.