When affirmations and wellness culture turns...unwell.
A panicked woman plays her meditation app to calm and ground her in the moment. The comforting affirmations seem to speak directly to her and grow her confidence to complete her grizzly task.
Director Emily Bennett
Producer Melisa Breiner-Sanders
Writer Sarah Goeke
Director of Photography Justin Brooks
Currently submitting to Film Festivals
Director’s Note
Therapy-speak seems to be on everyone’s tongue these days. The language of cognitive behavioral therapy and positive, affirmational self-talk seems to permeate American culture now. As someone who has suffered from anxiety my entire life, I’ve often found this language comforting; it provides structure when it seems there is none. Affirmations have helped me in my own life, and they can be a powerful tool during moments of crisis.
But what if the person using these affirmations wasn’t to be trusted? What if something terrible has happened, and this person uses affirmations for a very different purpose? That is the focus and the basis behind this film. Sarah Goeke has crafted a short, impactful and shockingly savage script that takes place in a very brief amount of time. But within the span of 4 pages, the audience will come to understand the true power of affirmations.
Genre can be such a powerful tool to deeply explore the heights and depths of human experience. This film explores both in delightful and gruesome detail. We can’t wait to share this story with you.
