Today is my mother's birthday.
She would have been 71 years old.
It's amazing to think about that.
71 years old.
She'd be a grandma. She'd be lively. And she'd still be proud of her boys.
But that's not how the world worked.
Instead the time has come to officially release my award-winning feature documentary "The Closer She Gets", about my mother's battle with cancer.
The movie has screened at festivals like Slamdance over the years. It has been shared on DVD with folks who asked for it, or at private screenings. And now I'm going to put it out there into the world on YouTube.
I have to admit, this has been a difficult thing for me to do. This isn't a movie you watch in pieces. Or something you casually have on in the background while you're checking email. And I've been worried that people will watch it that way. That they won't take 90 minutes of their lives to meet my Mom and understand how wonderful life and love can be. And how terrible.
I hope that you'll set aside some time to watch it. To leave your comments. To know my Mom.
She was the most amazing woman. She taught me so much. And I wouldn't be half the person I am today if not for her love and support.
So grab some kleenex, and a warm blanket, and take a journey with us... I know you'll be glad you did.
She would have been 71 years old.
It's amazing to think about that.
71 years old.
She'd be a grandma. She'd be lively. And she'd still be proud of her boys.
But that's not how the world worked.
Instead the time has come to officially release my award-winning feature documentary "The Closer She Gets", about my mother's battle with cancer.
The movie has screened at festivals like Slamdance over the years. It has been shared on DVD with folks who asked for it, or at private screenings. And now I'm going to put it out there into the world on YouTube.
I have to admit, this has been a difficult thing for me to do. This isn't a movie you watch in pieces. Or something you casually have on in the background while you're checking email. And I've been worried that people will watch it that way. That they won't take 90 minutes of their lives to meet my Mom and understand how wonderful life and love can be. And how terrible.
I hope that you'll set aside some time to watch it. To leave your comments. To know my Mom.
She was the most amazing woman. She taught me so much. And I wouldn't be half the person I am today if not for her love and support.
So grab some kleenex, and a warm blanket, and take a journey with us... I know you'll be glad you did.
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