Director’s statement. I was drawn to adapt Jillian’s live performance for screen because I identified with her story and felt drawn in by her resilience. As a woman who has recently experienced the loss of both my parents, shortly after having two children of my own, I have reflected deeply on what makes or breaks a person and the impact of the legacy one leaves behind. I admire how Jillian is willing to face and even dance through the dark corners of her pain. In sharing her personal story so candidly, she strips away the shame and stigma that historically accompany the themes of violence and abuse which so many women face. Jillian is an example of how embracing one's authenticity is the key to healing and recovery. I want to leave a legacy behind as a woman who faces my personal demons, stands up to bullies, and through my life & work, celebrates authenticity and self-love.

This is a film that makes space in the cultural dialogue for emotional abuse, mental illness and recovery. And it liberates women’s sexuality by claiming it for her own.