Charles Mattocks

Breaking the Silence: How Charles Mattocks Is Bringing Humanity Back to Menopause Conversations

For decades, menopause has been treated as a quiet transition — something women are expected to endure rather than understand. But filmmaker Charles Mattocks is challenging that silence. Through his groundbreaking work, he’s transforming menopause from a hidden struggle into an open conversation about strength, identity, and shared healing.

The Power of Human-Centered Storytelling

Charles Mattocks isn’t your typical filmmaker. His projects aren’t scripted dramas or high-budget productions — they’re real-life healing journeys. Each of his health docuseries brings people together in intimate, emotional environments where they share, learn, and heal.

From diabetes and chronic pain to now menopause, his mission has remained the same: to turn pain into purpose.
“People are tired of being statistics,” Charles says. “They want to be understood. That’s where change begins.”

Why Menopause — and Why It Matters Now

The idea for his latest project, Four Days, began when a close friend confided in him about the confusion and emotional toll of menopause. Her experience mirrored what millions of women face every day — exhaustion, anxiety, and the feeling of being overlooked by a healthcare system that rarely listens.

“I realized there was an entire generation of women suffering in silence,” Charles recalls. “I wanted to give them space to speak and be heard.”

That promise became Four Days — a raw, immersive docuseries filmed in Costa Rica, featuring a diverse group of women and globally recognized experts. Together, they explore what menopause really means — not as a medical event, but as a human journey.

Redefining Support — For Women and Men

While menopause directly affects women, Charles insists that men must be part of the discussion.
“Every woman going through menopause has men in her life — partners, sons, brothers,” he explains. “If we keep men out of the conversation, we keep empathy out of it too.”

Through Four Days, Charles invites men to understand what women experience and how they can offer emotional and practical support — an approach rarely seen in traditional health programming.

A Legacy of Purpose

As the nephew of legendary musician Bob Marley, Charles carries forward a legacy rooted in love and impact. Where his uncle used music to heal, Charles uses film.
“I’m not just making documentaries,” he says. “I’m building bridges between people and awareness.”

His career includes powerful explorations of rare diseases, diabetes, and chronic pain. Each project merges storytelling with advocacy — making complex medical issues deeply personal and universally relatable.

Overcoming Challenges

Bringing Four Days to life wasn’t easy. Industry hesitation, limited funding, and gender bias made progress slow. But Charles’ determination never wavered. With the help of Jill Chmielewski, RN, and an expert panel of doctors, the project took shape as one of the most inclusive discussions on menopause ever captured on film.

Experts like Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, Dr. Diana Bitner, Dr. Jayne Morgan, and Dr. Judith Joseph lend scientific depth to emotional storytelling, creating a balanced, empowering narrative that speaks to both heart and mind.

Looking Ahead

The Four Days series will premiere on Ravoke.com in late 2025, followed by a UK edition exploring menopause and andropause together — a first of its kind. Charles will also share insights at the Pause Live Summit, where he continues to advocate for openness in conversations about hormonal health and aging.

More Than a Filmmaker

Charles Mattocks isn’t just documenting change — he’s driving it. His work reminds us that storytelling isn’t simply about entertainment; it’s about empathy, awareness, and community.

By spotlighting menopause, Charles is helping women reclaim their narratives — and teaching society to listen.

Because when we talk openly about what once felt unspeakable, healing finally has a place to begin.