HLN to Air Kim Kardashian-Produced Documentary

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HLN will air in May a Kim Kardashian-produced documentary focusing on mental illness, the network said Wednesday.

The documentary, #RedFlag debuts May 5 and looks at the debilitating disease’s effect on its victims, families and friends, and suggests ways that social media can serve as a method of outreach, said network officials.

Following the documentary, which will air in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, HLN’s Dr. Drew will expand on the issues raised in #RedFlag as part of an interactive post-show with a studio audience.

Kardashian will serve as executive producer of #RedFlag along with Gary R. Benz, Michael Branton, and Jean Shi. GRB Entertainment will produce the special for HLN, said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.