Good Grief: The 10 Steps (short documentary)
"Good Grief: The 10 Steps" is a poignant and revealing documentary that delves into the transformative journey of individuals grappling with despair over climate change and the polycrisis. Centered around the Good Grief Network, an innovative peer-to-peer support program, participants lean into their painful feelings and in the process find joy, connection and a renewed sense of possibility. The film is a testament to the power of community and the potential for personal healing through shared understanding and collective action.
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
Friday, May 30th (VIRTUAL): 4:00pm - 5:30pm PT (7:00pm-8.30pm EST) via the Good Grief Network https://bit.ly/3EmAja1
Sunday, June 1st (VIRTUAL): 10:30am - 12:00pm PT (1:30pm-3:00pm EST) via the Good Grief Network https://bit.ly/3RDOTNn
June 4th (IN PERSON): 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Commonwealth Club (San Francisco)
June 5th (IN PERSON): Doors 6:30, Screening begins 7:00pm, United Church of Christ, Petaluma
Why I made this film: In August of 2020 my anxiety about climate change reached a fever pitch. Fires raged all over California and smoky skies kept me and my family indoors for over a month. I felt hopeless, despairing and alone in my grief. I googled "Climate change support group" and the first thing that came up was the Good Grief Network and read about their 10-step program to help "metabolize climate grief and build resiliency." After my first Zoom meeting where we shared our grief and love of this planet, an internal pressure was released and I could breathe again. Just knowing I wasn't alone gave me a glimmer of hope that I had not felt in a very long time. The women who created this program have a compelling story and have created a program that can truly change the way we step into our uncertain future.
