A Mother Apart

In this poignant documentary, poet Stacyann Chin confronts the lingering scars of being abandoned by her mother as a baby. As she navigates motherhood with her own daughter, Stacyann’s journey becomes a powerful act of healing and self-discovery. The film captures her life as an artist in NYC and her periodic travels abroad seeking her elusive mother, while discovering familial connection in other ways. Authentic and vulnerable, this film offers a moving exploration of forgiveness and the complexities of family.