Bypassing Hollywood. Empowering Recovery Stories.
Poetryon.tv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit independent media streaming platform and digital creative network designed to challenge traditional Hollywood gatekeeping.
Why This?
For 25 years, I faced intense systemic mistreatment and isolation from a community that should have supported me. That profound pain shaped who I am, but it did not break me. Instead, it drove me to ask a bigger question: in one of the wealthiest regions in the world, why does homelessness exist? To find out, I purposely went homeless for three years to investigate the reality behind the system firsthand.
What I discovered is an industry of over-priced manipulation and institutional control that uses fear to silence people. That realization led to social narration engineering—exposing how societal groups program individuals to conform.
poetryon.tv is my answer. As a suicide prevention and community-healing initiative, it exists to give everyday people a platform to share their true stories, reclaim their voices, and heal from trauma before it is too late. Great power comes with great responsibility, and I am using mine for the betterment of mankind.
A Talent-First Independent Streaming Ecosystem
At its heart, poetryon.tv/ addresses a major structural disconnect in the entertainment industry: the barrier between under-served creative talent and traditional studio distribution. Rather than relying on studio executives or traditional agency keyholders, poetryon.tv/ provides direct-to-audience distribution, allowing creators to retain full creative control while earning direct revenue.
Authentic Storytelling
Giving voice to unrepresented poets, authors, independent filmmakers, and storytellers within 12-step and recovery communities.
High-Efficiency VPS Tech
Built on custom Virtual Private Server (VPS) infrastructure to bypass third-party platform limits and stream direct to audiences.
Gamified Access
Viewers can subscribe or earn viewing credits through social sharing, ensuring content remains accessible to everyone.
Featured Creator Spotlight: Don Short & Inaugural Projects
Our inaugural content pipeline features groundbreaking works from independent creator Don Short of the Dancing Hoods, including poetry books, audiobooks, and an autobiography. On Poetryon.tv, artists like Don Short retain 100% creative freedom and direct access to their audience. We are also proud to highlight project interest from acclaimed creators like Eli Jane [6, 14].
