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Why This Man Cries at Videos of Strangers — with Jesson Mata
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What if the bravest thing a man can do is cry — in public?
Jesson Mata has become known online for doing exactly that: filming himself reacting openly, often tearfully, to videos of strangers in social media reels — moments of love, loss, courage, kindness, and heartbreak. No re-shoots, no staging; he only films when the tears are real. In a culture that still teaches men to harden up and hide what hurts, he's offering a different picture of strength.
In this conversation, Jesson traces where that tenderness comes from: a year volunteering with Mother Teresa's sisters in…
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