Portfolio Project: Research

     I want my documentary to be a series that people can view, and understand that they are not alone and someone out there is going through the same hardships that they are. I hope that this will give my viewers the peace of mind that there is more to life, and that they are able to understand that they can overcome their grief and continue to grow and live without guilt. The subject of grief has been on my mind a significant amount recently as I have taken to reading the book A Little Life.

    This book follows the lives of a group of 4 boys who meet in college and become friends. It focuses particularly on Jude who we come to understand has suffered through a lot of grief and hardship. This book is definitely difficult to digest; however, it is beautifully written, and I believe shares a very important story and presents a very important message. While this book may not be suitable for everyone, I believe that there is value in telling the story of Jude St. Francis. 

    I have found this book to be incredibly inspiring which is why I hope to create a story, while less graphic, that is impactful. I believe that the less stigma around grief, the better off we will be as a human race. I hope that this series is able to have some impact on the lives of others, and provide comfort for those who have experienced something similar. In hopes of making this the best it can be, I will be viewing documentaries with similar topics to understand how I can accomplish my goal, one being Kingdom of Us on Netflix.