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- A married man flirts with a woman.
I DO is used with permission from Corey Emanuel Jr. Learn more at / coreyemanueljr .
Tye is working at his store late one night. He's about to close up shop and go home to his wife when a last-minute customer comes in. She's an alluring, attractive woman, and she seems to be after more than just getting her phone looked at.
Tye is tempted, but just as he begins to consider the possibilities, he receives a kind of intervention that will force him to look at his beliefs about commitment, marriage and what it means to be a good man and person.
Directed and written by Corey Emanuel Jr., this thoughtful and engrossing short drama is a metaphorical journey of one man as he faces a test of his commitment to his wife. Shot with an aspirational gleam in the cinematography that is encroached upon by seductive shadows at the margins, it visually reflects both the tempting atmosphere of the situation unfolding in the film's reality, as well as the internal headspace of a man looking into himself and his history to guide him on what to do next.
The structure of the narrative is self-contained in one location and one moment in time, but it's also essentially a series of visits from voices and figures in Tye's inner landscape. It's a device that's as timeless as A CHRISTMAS CAROL, but here it takes on a more modern, personal resonance. What's effective is how each character is rendered distinctive and nuanced, even within the short format, and their arrivals are handled seamlessly, each presence flowing from one to the other as Tye's thoughts and emotions oscillate.
Their dialogue with Tye ranges from anything from tough and blunt love to hard-earned wisdom, but what comes through is a sense of brotherly love, empathy and community. Collectively, the cast all offer excellent performances, with actor Derrick Brent II as the constant. As Tye, he's a man who wants to do the right thing but also struggles with feelings of pain, neglect and entitlement. But through it all, he's accompanied by a larger flow of wisdom and experience, which help him arrive at a difficult choice.
Viewers can debate if Tye's visitors are angels sent from above, a collective of ancestors guiding their descendent, a representation of one man's conscience and mind or perhaps all of the above. However you look at it, I DO uses its structure to offer an emotionally honest, complex, and authentic examination of what goes through someone's mind when faced with visceral temptation. In doing so, it also reflects what it truly means to be committed, and to make that choice, again and again, honoring it even when things are at their most fraught.
You're a boy by birth. You're a man by age. You're a gentleman by choice.
A man will make his wife jealous, the way he treats other women.
A gentleman will make other women jealous, the way he treats his wife.
Boom!
and most women today are too clueless to realize the rare gift they have when they get a gentleman
well said
@@aarons7975where are they ??? They are very rare 😅
Wow
Beautifully put
I love the concept of the men in the protagonist's life are the ones standing up for the woman, and the ones who are helping and guiding the man sincerely. This was so well-written. Excellent dialogue.
"Your wife is a wonderful woman."
Truly inspiring.
It's his conscience giving him advice. Wow how you didn't get that?
@@jmurdock8303 Yes, I understand that he is not literally seeing these people, but in his mind's eye. What is unexpected is that he turns to his male ancestors and close friends rather than his mother or his wife. We are used to seeing other men in films approving of sexual prowess, not holding a man accountable. This is a fresh take on an old trope.
@@therealJamieJoy ancestors it was his friend,father and brother. I mean if he is around them the most then he probably going to turn to them
@@jmurdock8303 your father is an ancestor. Not into sea-lioning. Please bother someone else.
once a partner cheats the relationship will never be the same , people can forgive but can never forget , it's impossible to go back to the way it was before one has cheated , so just dont do it .
We sincerely appreciate all of you taking the time to watch!
Excellent
It was a lovely watch. Thanks for making these, please do make more :)
I watched. I think this is Tyler Perry fodder.
So good. Thank you.
I sincerely appreciate you guys taking the time and putting in all the effort to make this film!!! I know it isn't an easy thing to do.
Actually, it was extremely well done. It felt REAL! It felt like I knew the main character intimately, that's impressive for such a short amount of time. There are so many intense moments, and you guys approached it intelligently putting a ton of emotion into it. I loved it enough that I've watched 3 times now and I'm likely not done there!
This is art. Thank you to ALL involved!
The changes in the necktie color reflecting his spirit was a great touch!
I didn't see that. Wow thank you for pointing it out.
Wow! That was awesome!
I didn't notice it changing, but I did notice that he kept showing attention to it. I usually picknon these thing, but I was so intrigued by the dialogue, that's all I payed attention to. Haha
OMG, I didn't even notice. Now I have to rewatch the whole thing and watch the ties!
Considering all the different directions this film could have taken, I'm very, very happy with the way this went. As a man who is frequently on the road, I feel like this film stands up for all of us. Thank you, and may God bless you.
Where are men like you who are joyous that he acted as a good man and stayed faithful?
@@jackidezell3401 We exist.
Maybe y’all should get to know one another ❤❤
@@StephenJEscobedo Maybe the commenter below is right, and we should get to know one another???
@@vm51photo I agree! Thanks haha
Temptation is an opportunity to do the right thing. And to be a good person (8:43).
Yeah that was deep! 🫡
@@ducatirottie Not really lol
Yes!! That line hit differently. Gives a whole different perspective.
Love that line. So true.
This truth is in the Bible in James 1:2-3
Beautifully and poetically portrayed! I aslo peeped the changing neck-tie colors, the way it went from red, to grey to blue. Showing his different states of mind. Superb attention to detail!
I love this. I have to show this to my wife. No one's marriage is perfect.. but at least for me... it's not worth losing her for a pretty face and body. She's gorgeous herself and we've built quite a nice life together. From the projects in Queens to owning a home and an acre of land... this is who I was meant to be with. It took me awhile to learn these lessons because I've had soooooo many women in my life, probably the reason God gave me daughters... lol.
No marriage is perfect but not every marriage is worth staying in.
I have an ex that I was considering getting back with, he was there for me during a day of hardship,. Then a couple weeks later while I'm still reeling from this hardship. He went and took a woman I never heard of on a personal and relaxing date. I said I was falling for you again, but there will ALWAYS be women around you. I want a man who has guy friends who are good, but I'm his best friend. But in this case I'll always be second to other women. I said this, and he said he felt controlled. That says it ALL. Congrats on you man for being a good husband, and not destroying someone you're supposed to love.
@@jackidezell3401 Your comment touched me in such a way that I felt I had to express how bad I feel that you had to experience so much hurt. You laid your heart out on the line for him and that selfish man made such a hurtful statement to you. I hope you are able to find someone who will treasure and love you the way you deserve. I know my words can't take away the pain but I hope you experience true happiness with someone who would never think of hurting you.
@@valerieking5265 You're an angel! Thank you for taking the time to write me. I really appreciate the love, and support. 💝
Ok for you it's not worth losing your wife for a pretty face, for an unhappy man it's not even a matter of a pretty face you know, it's about wanting to end a marriage that's not working anymore.
I'm a woman and I know that many men do not cheat just 'cause they're a**holes, but because they no longer feel loved and appreciated.
The woman, Sharena Walker, in this video has the most beautiful eyes. It would be amazing if all the people in the world, who were thinking about cheating on their significant other would see this film. Everyone needs a reminder every now and again. Excellent short film!!!!!
Those are contacts Val. 👀
Dang, this is awesome! I was expecting it to get back to him actually giving the woman an answer but it's alright we've seen that before. The casting was spot-on brother, father, and the main character looks like they could be related. Thank you this was really well well well well done🙌🏽💪🏽🙏🏽🤲🏾😊
The "I do" at the end gave me chills. This was very insightful. Nice work Mr. Derrick. And great piece Mr. Corey👩🏾🍳💋
The necktie colours showing his mood was genuinely a nice idea!
Damn, nice catch. Now I gotta watch it again
Excellent storytelling! An impactful tale that echoes in the psyche…and done in just ten minutes. Phenomenal!
This movie brilliantly demonstrates the often different perspectives people battle to make a decision.
Anyone who says marriage shouldnt be this hard doesnt live in reality. I used to think that way, but found out that the happily ever after comes at the cost of blood sweat and tears. Marriage is hard. Love is a CHOICE and not a fairy tail. Its WORK... and its WORTH it.
This was a really good film. It felt real and relatable.
Fairies don't have tails. They have wings, but are otherwise like humans.
This was very well done. Bravo to the actors.
Acting like that of a high school play. Amazing.
Honest communication. It starts with telling yourself the truth.
Love this.
Lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil... our conscience usually informs us of the right thing to do, but it's always testing us. Very well done story. This Morality Play repeats itself with most of us at one time or more over our lives. Marriage is hard, and so is doing the right thing most of the time. peace out ~ S Vanden
The prayer says, "Lead us NOT into temptation."
Wow, this one hit deep. I've seen many vids posted through Omeleto, quite a few deep ones, but this one hits differently. Corey Emmanuel Jr, well done writing/directing this one sir. I hope your talents are used across the stage to heal many a wounded. Thank you for piece.
"And lead us not into temptation."😌
But deliver us from Evil 😊
Very well done and thought provoking. I love what the father had to say. Even with forgiveness, there is no assurance of a return of trust.
It's all about self-preservation and being true to oneself,
This was beautiful...painfully truthful and beautiful.
This was a good short. I just watched it with my husband as well. Great convo came out of it. Temptation is real, marriage is hard and communication is vital for clarity and understanding.
Have u ever cheated on him?
On God, this was one of the best films I have seen on this channel.
You must not have seen very many good films on this channel
Absolutely outstanding!
The gentleman had more than his own conscience to steer him straight.
Well-done!
This needs to be mandatory viewing for ALL the married men out there. This was awesome
Women cheat more in marriage they need to be shown this
Women should watch it too. They be cheating and they do be having wandering eyes.
@@bloustinholmes930if a woman cheats, it's your own fault...at least that's what they told me at the marriage councellor's office 😂
I absolutely loved this video. Perhaps my favorite Omeletto ever! So well written, directed, acted and filmed. So precise and compact with ethical concepts. "Temptation is the opportunity to do the right thing." The empathetic, emotional and various perspectives of the men in his life were wonderful without being preachy. The "I do" at the end was a brilliant touch. The only thing that I would have liked to have seen was how he got out of the delicate situation with the beautiful and overly🎉🎉 seductive woman without being mean, but firm and confident. Bravo to every member of the film, film crew and staff!!!!!
There is so much good psychology inside this too, it’s convincing. Loved watching.
Well we know one thing. He's not a narcissist. He has a conscience.
This makes me wonder, how the conversation in a person with NPD's head goes. I wish there was a movie about it.
@@HopefulMathGirl I've studied Narcissism. They are dangerous people that destroy lives.
@@HopefulMathGirl They likely wouldn't have one.
@@InvasionAnimation Right? Very little self-awareness, self-reflection.
And hopefully he won't cheat , i hate how it's normalised to have affairs these days . I'm glad he has a conscience aswell .
I loved the conversing with himself. And the resolution at the end was really satisfying.
Marriage is not a contract
It is a covenant!
Love is not about satisfying your wants, needs and desires,
It's about sacrificing them, so that you can put the wants, needs and desires of your spouse ahead of your own.
"Love is not about satisfying your wants, needs and desires,
It's about sacrificing them, so that you can put the wants, needs and desires of your spouse ahead of your own."
Be careful not to fell prey of a narcissist who can exploit your idealized vision of marriage.
You are free to think that, but there are alternatives to this description of marriage which is a social norm that is supposed to serve a purpose. By the way the concept of marriage until death was put in place in a world were people would easily die (war, famine, giving birth etc...) and in rural areas with little opportunities. It was also an instrument to build links between families. The concept of "marriage of love" was mainly bourgeoisie romantic literature (for nobles it was even worse, daugthers and sons were tools for alliances). And in the working class, marriage was more a way to make sure people can make love with God's approval.
Today, we live mainly in cities with life expectancies of 70 to 80 years surrounded by thousands of people and in a society were individualism is almost a cult (while collectivism is no longer the norm). So, times have change. We are struggling to adpat the idealized concept of "marriage of love" with the harsh reality.
What I have learned from this is that what is important to you, you will work like hell to keep it and fix it. Nothing is healed if it isn't revealed. This was great.
Truly remarkable film. Or may be even a sermon. I loved the comment that temptation is always an opportunity to do the right thing.
Thing is, when you get to the stage where you need all these "characters" to come up and tell you what's right or wrong to do, that means you've made up your mind already, and nothing really works at that point. Ok he's not gonna sleep with that woman but there'll be another one, even two or three or even more, and it'll happen because he's not longer happy with the woman he's with, and their marriage is not gonna last anyway.
It's true that men usually cheat for different reasons from women, but there's also men who cheat because they're unhappy and want out. And they're more than we think.
Although this Film depicts a man's situation, I think it goes both ways. Like Women cheat too. And a lot. Not like I am comparing, cheating is cheating, but it had me question, What happens when a person falls this deep into something, that coming back is inevitable? (at some point) Where did it go wrong? Choosing the wrong partner, wrong lifestyle, or was it the character?
You both make excellent points with your closing; which is oftentimes, overlooked.
This really hit home. My ex cheated on me. I kicked him out. I took him back. He did it again. A 35 year marriage over because *I* wasn’t enough.
You were always enough. He was a fool for not recognizing what he had
No, it's over because HE wasn't good enough for you.
A man is only as faithful as his options.. it sucks that men are not honest!
@@zacharylowe24 So when something better comes along it’s acceptable for him to grab it?
I take a small amount of solace in the fact that she went back to her husband,so in the end he lost us both.
@@marianneodell7637 it’s a figure of speech, but men typically want sexually variety. And I never said it was acceptable.
That was incredible. It encapsulated the struggles of marriage and poilently points out that when times are hard you turn to your mate and you communicate to each other the issues and not to give up silently wishing the other reads your mind. Bravo to the whole cast....
Very well done. Thank you 👍🏼✌🏾.
Really well made and acted. Yet more solid short film business from one of my favourite channels 😎👌
You got a tear from me. I swear this. Powerful. 😢 strong. Been going through this. Wife is literally up stairs and I'm down here .
Bless them Lord 🙏🏾
What an amazing video. WOW WOW WOW. The dialogs were so powerful. Different perspectives and supporting of the wife who loves him. I am deeply touched.
Wow I loved the conclusion
Everyone in a committed relationship should see this. This works both ways ladies gentleman let's do better.
😢😢😢some men will never get this awaking. Great story❤
This is rare. Thank you.
This is a great film, but I doubt any cheaters will be effected by it sadly.
This is one of the (many) doors that can only be opened by inside...
We're all tempted by something in life. Sometimes we give in. Sometimes we overcome.
"God aligned" I want something just like that.
Didn’t know what to expect but I wasn’t disappointed. Great film.
WOW . . . that was impressive! Not the same ole, same ole. With superb acting and believable dialogue, it's a gem of a short! 🖤
An honest who learned to control his Temptations / Desires.
Powerful my Brutha. Every Young man needs to experience this short film for that outside perspective of our own inner challenges. Thank you for this. Keep creating.
Let's be honest here, there's no way in hell a woman like that is working in a coffee shop 🤣🤣
You would be surprised
I do at the end. I felt that. Great short film!
I was waiting for him to snap out out of his daydreaming and to tell her that he was flattered but had to refuse her offer.
he shouldn’t be flirting in the first place folks shoukd just stay single
Huh?
The script is brilliant!!!
Great one, liked how the tie reflected state of mind
Beautiful, 10 minutes of beautiful
5 minutes in and I already love this
There's no excuse for cheating - although many relationships could be saved by open - appreciative dialoque. And dealing with ones traumas and personal issues 👍
Kudos to director Corey Emanuel, Jr for a project well done! 🖤
This is the second time I am watching this film. It was beautifully done and the message came across loud and clear. Love it!
This was deep. Wow. Beautiful message. ❤
Turning down a great coffee and a gorgeous woman! This man is heroic!
Seriously, this is very well done.
Amazing and many men know this struggle all too well. Not to mention that I love seeing black men in an Omeleto film. I don't see enough of us here.
this is the problem married men always dam flirting
Woooow! Great short film! So very well written and acted!
This hit a home run on so many levels with me. Thank you!
Amazing film and concept. Once I realized what was going on, I was rooting for him. Great ending.
At 2:00 - Any woman who shifts her neck around like that makes me want to run in the opposite direction fast!
That "I do" at the end!!! Why cant i stop crying? 😭
It's giving Joyner/JCole dynamic. Love It!!!!
There we go! Men standing together for what’s right and women appreciating it.
Haven't watched yet, but her eyes are beautiful. I really like how they seem dark and grey but have a sparkling nova thing goin on.
Temptation comes when you least expect it
Underrated
" Temptation is the opportunity to do the right thing......."
Brilliant! Loved this! Thank you! ♥️
I loved this! The healed masculine makes a difference! One of my favorites on this channel.
Some of yall need to go watch that bout 3 or 4 times
Me included
I thought it was going to be a man instead lol, but this was a good message.
Now, that's a lot of pressure.
GREAT SETTING TOO!
After all that, my ex would have still cheated.
Thank you so much for this video. I needed to hear this in my marriage right now to remind me of the wonderful wife I have and not to give up on her regardless of the temptations. This video made a difference in my life thank you thank you thank you
This was amazing, like really amazing and I was sincerely moved. Great concept. Great acting. Great cinematography ... definitely a sharable short !
i love how the change of the tie's colour shows what type of side his trying to portray of the character
Agreed! But why was he getting up from the wheelchair? Was it just there after talking with his dad?
Brilliantly wrote.
Brilliant! So well written and executed.
8:41 Temptation is an opportunity to do the right thing!
Words on fire!
i love omeleto , and that it gives unknown actors a chance to shine .
Wow… amazing. All Of you will go far! Can’t wait too watch your careers!!
Great work by the director!
Real wisdom and insight. Superb writing.
IN THE FEELS, THANK YOU
So the interaction between him and the woman was pretty bad acting wise but the rest of the acting between him and the men in his life was really good and powerful
Not really. This script could've been written by children in Sunday school with how simple it was.
@@Not_Alwayssimple doesn’t mean bad
@@Not_Alwayswhat
Extremely well done! Both thumbs up and getting shared right now.
I love this. So many lessons learned. Great job.