
Film Details
Jane finds herself overwhelmed by the loss by suicide of her best friend, Fiona. In an effort to heal, she begins helping Fiona’s widow, Gemma, care for their seven-year-old son. Unexpectedly, their relationship changes from a tentative friendship into a much deeper affair that helps them to cope but threatens their ability to heal. My Fiona is a very compelling look at suicide through the eyes of those left behind. Actress-turned-writer/director (and Pittsburgh Shorts’ alum) Kelly Walker’s debut feature is quietly devastating but never without hope: a poignant and realistic portrait of love and loss with an incredible performance by the late Jeanette Maus in the role of Jane.
Official Selection – Florida, Burbank, Harlem International Film Festivals
Winner – Jury Prize for Best LGBQT Feature Film – Burbank International Film Festival
"In its honest and multi-faceted depiction of grief, My Fiona is a standout success, highlighting the complexities of loss whilst avoiding moral judgment." - Megan Christopher, Film Daze
Sunday, November 14, 3:15pm | Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Tuesday, November 16, 7pm | The Tull Family Theater
This film is screened in collaboration with ReelQ Film Festival.
Watch the trailer below:
