When a Man Exhales - Documentary
Fredericksburg, Virginia | Film Feature
Documentary, Biography
Antwaun Gay, the brother of Marvin Gaye, brings his memoir, ”When a Man Exhales,” to life in an hour long documentary which reveals his journey as a family secret and his determination to overcome traumas from the past.
When a Man Exhales - Documentary
Fredericksburg, Virginia | Film Feature
Documentary, Biography
0 Campaigns | Virginia, United States
Antwaun Gay, the brother of Marvin Gaye, brings his memoir, ”When a Man Exhales,” to life in an hour long documentary which reveals his journey as a family secret and his determination to overcome traumas from the past.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
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Antwaun Gay was born into silence.
Raised in the shadow of a name the world revered, he grew up searching for something far
more basic than fame—belonging. The questions followed him for years: Where do I fit? Why was I left out? What does it mean to carry a legacy that never fully claimed you?
But this is not a story about what Antwaun lost.
It’s about what he chose to build anyway.
Through years of struggle, reflection, and personal reckoning, Antwaun begins to confront the truth of his past—not to relive it, but to release it. What starts as a search for identity becomes something deeper: a journey toward healing, forgiveness, and self-definition.
In telling his story, Antwaun breaks cycles that have lasted generations. He transforms inherited pain into purpose, and silence into something powerful—his own voice.
This documentary will follow a man stepping out of the shadows, not to stand in someone else’s light, but to create his own. Because redemption isn’t about where you come from. It’s about what you decide to carry forward.
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-Overcoming the sudden tragedy of the death of an iconic brother by the hand of their father.
-Hopelessness.
-Self hate.
-Unexpected addiction.
-Hope and transformation are possible.
-Faith and Belief.
-Inspire the youth.
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Now, we’re inviting you to be part of this journey.
By supporting this film, you’re helping bring an untold story of healing and transformation to the screen—one that speaks to anyone who has ever questioned where they belong, and anyone choosing to rise beyond where they started.
Help us amplify a voice that was once unheard.
Help turn this story into something the world can witness and resonate with.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Airfare
Costs $2,500
Round trip plane tickets for director, cinematographer, and crew to location site.
Food
Costs $2,100
Feeding cast and crew lunch for 5 days.
Transportation
Costs $200
Ubers while in Kentucky.
Location
Costs $500
Renting a time period accurate home for reenactments.
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About This Team
Director of this project, Nicholas Aaron Robinson, has worked in the film industry for the past 6 years. He runs and hosts Atlanta Film Series Festival, and has been employed under several companies such as: Disney, Marvel, Fox, BET, and more.
The Cinematographer, Photographer/Videographer/Content Creator Thomas Sellers IV, has been employed with Live Nation, Netflix, Washington Informer, and Capital Records.
The Producer, Donald Robinson, has passionately built the Teen Enrichment Network for the last ten years. This organization empowers teenagers to build critical life skills, navigate modern challenges, and successfully plan their futures after high school. Mr. Robinson has produced Teen Summits since 2016 with topics that include Mental Health, Stop the Violence, Health & Fitness, Adaptability, Festival of the Arts, Financial Literacy Work Shops, Social Media, Peer Pressure and Police Relations, to name a few. Mr. Robinson uses community resources to help him find professional entertainers and public speakers at these events. He received the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer service. Teen Enrichment Network has improve the interpersonal relationships between our young men and women and their teachers, family members, and other adults in their lives.
The Author, Antwaun Gay, has been honored to receive the 2022 Presidential Volunteer Life Time Achievement Award.
Antwaun is the youngest brother to the legendary late Marvin P. Gaye. He is a singer, preacher, former law enforcement officer, coach, advocate, husband, business man, father, teacher and friend. He has given much of his time in volunteer service to the community in various states. The message that he always deliver is one of peace and deliverance. He has been interviewed in various television, radio and magazines. Antwaun is the author of the compelling memoir, "When a Man Exhales."
The Videographer Christian Maverick White is an actor and producer from Spotsylvania Va. known for his acting roles on Paramount Plus Mayor of Kingstown Showtime's City on the Hill, BET's Diarra from Detroit and Amazon's Modern Love. On the film front, Christian can be seen in Netflix's Dumb Money and Apple TV's Motherland in supporting roles. He can support this project in so many areas. 
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Antwaun Gay was born into silence.
Raised in the shadow of a name the world revered, he grew up searching for something far
more basic than fame—belonging. The questions followed him for years: Where do I fit? Why was I left out? What does it mean to carry a legacy that never fully claimed you?
But this is not a story about what Antwaun lost.
It’s about what he chose to build anyway.
Through years of struggle, reflection, and personal reckoning, Antwaun begins to confront the truth of his past—not to relive it, but to release it. What starts as a search for identity becomes something deeper: a journey toward healing, forgiveness, and self-definition.
In telling his story, Antwaun breaks cycles that have lasted generations. He transforms inherited pain into purpose, and silence into something powerful—his own voice.
This documentary will follow a man stepping out of the shadows, not to stand in someone else’s light, but to create his own. Because redemption isn’t about where you come from. It’s about what you decide to carry forward.
-Overcoming the sudden tragedy of the death of an iconic brother by the hand of their father.
-Hopelessness.
-Self hate.
-Unexpected addiction.
-Hope and transformation are possible.
-Faith and Belief.
-Inspire the youth.
Now, we’re inviting you to be part of this journey.
By supporting this film, you’re helping bring an untold story of healing and transformation to the screen—one that speaks to anyone who has ever questioned where they belong, and anyone choosing to rise beyond where they started.
Help us amplify a voice that was once unheard.
Help turn this story into something the world can witness and resonate with.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Airfare
Costs $2,500
Round trip plane tickets for director, cinematographer, and crew to location site.
Food
Costs $2,100
Feeding cast and crew lunch for 5 days.
Transportation
Costs $200
Ubers while in Kentucky.
Location
Costs $500
Renting a time period accurate home for reenactments.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Director of this project, Nicholas Aaron Robinson, has worked in the film industry for the past 6 years. He runs and hosts Atlanta Film Series Festival, and has been employed under several companies such as: Disney, Marvel, Fox, BET, and more.
The Cinematographer, Photographer/Videographer/Content Creator Thomas Sellers IV, has been employed with Live Nation, Netflix, Washington Informer, and Capital Records.
The Producer, Donald Robinson, has passionately built the Teen Enrichment Network for the last ten years. This organization empowers teenagers to build critical life skills, navigate modern challenges, and successfully plan their futures after high school. Mr. Robinson has produced Teen Summits since 2016 with topics that include Mental Health, Stop the Violence, Health & Fitness, Adaptability, Festival of the Arts, Financial Literacy Work Shops, Social Media, Peer Pressure and Police Relations, to name a few. Mr. Robinson uses community resources to help him find professional entertainers and public speakers at these events. He received the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer service. Teen Enrichment Network has improve the interpersonal relationships between our young men and women and their teachers, family members, and other adults in their lives.
The Author, Antwaun Gay, has been honored to receive the 2022 Presidential Volunteer Life Time Achievement Award.
Antwaun is the youngest brother to the legendary late Marvin P. Gaye. He is a singer, preacher, former law enforcement officer, coach, advocate, husband, business man, father, teacher and friend. He has given much of his time in volunteer service to the community in various states. The message that he always deliver is one of peace and deliverance. He has been interviewed in various television, radio and magazines. Antwaun is the author of the compelling memoir, "When a Man Exhales."
The Videographer Christian Maverick White is an actor and producer from Spotsylvania Va. known for his acting roles on Paramount Plus Mayor of Kingstown Showtime's City on the Hill, BET's Diarra from Detroit and Amazon's Modern Love. On the film front, Christian can be seen in Netflix's Dumb Money and Apple TV's Motherland in supporting roles. He can support this project in so many areas.