Lynda

A woman suffering in the aftermath of trauma finds relief through art and restorative justice.

Lynda is an artist, and through a series of interviews conducted while creating paintings, a profound suffering is incrementally revealed: Lynda and her family live in Alleghany County, North Carolina where the suicide rate is higher than any other county. They survive together in the aftermath of two traumatizing losses. Brian, their eldest son was murdered, and Phillip, their youngest son, died from an opioid overdose within ten years of one another. Lynda and her husband John struggle to convert their losses into life in a variety of ways: with art, activism, and through restorative justice. Finally, the movie is a portrait of the reconciliation process underway between Lynda and James, the man who took her son’s life. The art that Lynda makes, the survival of her family, and the bond she forges with James are the foundation for an unforgettable story about human resilience in the face of incomprehensible tragedy.

Project Website| www.ddmfilms.com

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/daviddelaneymayerfilms

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-delaney-mayer

Editor, Producer | TJ Volgare

Director| David Delaney Mayer

Producer| Julia Schoenheit