Cracked - Documentary Short Official Trailer

Coming 11/11/24 here on KZbin!!! SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you don't miss it!!!
A daughter's raw and vulnerable journey of finding love and acceptance through the trauma of her father's schizophrenia.
SUBSCRIBE to my KZbin channel to see the launch later in 2024 and learn even more details about my journey such as:
How I began to heal
Some of the biggest fears I had to overcome
The gifts I received from all of the grit
What it was like reconnecting with my father after 25 years, how foreign it was visiting my father in a mental hospital, why I felt like I was betraying my family, or how lonely it was trying to navigate it all
Why I did this film now
And more...
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DIRECTOR: Naomi McDougall Jones
EDITOR AND ANIMATOR: Kiwi Callahan
SOUND: Nico Osborne
PRODUCER: Jessica Zemple
DIRECTOR STATEMENT from Naomi McDougall Jones
Jessica's story with her father is a profound testament to the human capacity for compassion and love, even in the face of unimaginable trauma. What initially captivated me about her narrative was the remarkable level of grace and acceptance she has built in her adult relationship with him, despite enduring unspeakable harm at his hands during her childhood, and even while still carrying the anger, pain, and damage of those wounds.
In contemporary society, mental illness often carries a heavy stigma, leading to its demonization and misunderstanding. We find ourselves oscillating between extremes-on one hand, there's a tendency to vilify those suffering from mental health disorders, and on the other, there's a temptation to absolve them entirely of responsibility for their actions.
With Cracked, we aim to challenge both of these prevailing attitudes. We intend to say that mental illness has the potential to wreak havoc in the lives of those around the afflicted individual, leaving wounds that need to be healed, AND that, through deep compassion and a shift in perspective, it is possible to arrive at a place of mutual redemption.
Jessica's story serves as a poignant reminder that, while mental illness can be incredibly destructive, it is not insurmountable. Through love, compassion, and understanding, meaningful relationships can be forged and reconciliation becomes achievable.
By sharing Jessica's journey, our intention is to foster empathy and encourage a more nuanced understanding of mental health. Rather than simply condemning or excusing individuals for their actions, we should strive to recognize the complexities of their circumstances and the profound impact of mental illness on their lives and the lives of those around them.
Ultimately, I hope that our film inspires viewers to reconsider their perceptions of mental illness - including, most importantly, those suffering from mental illness in their own lives - and recognize the inherent humanity and resilience of those affected by it. Through empathy and compassion, we can create a more inclusive and supportive society where healing and reconciliation are possible, even in the face of profound adversity.

[@LuLuandMargret]

Just the trailer alone is very powerful. I'm very much looking forward to the full documentary. Schizophrenia is a rough one to deal with and I commend you for making amends with it while you were still able. People shouldn't need to feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about these kinds of struggles, yet here we all are struggling alone in the dark hoping the trauma doesn't get the better of us. Mental illness will never get easier to deal with, but the devastation that can be left in the wake of untreated mental illness shouldn't be quieted. It should be celebrated when we survive and continue to thrive. 💙 Much love! Linda

[@jessicazemple]

I am soooo touched by your words AND your wisdom Linda. You have said it all so eloquently. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@susanmiller4159]

Saw your interview with Mark. You two are kindred spirits. Your documentary is going to be amazing. Cannot wait to see it. All the best. ❤

[@jessicazemple]

What a huge compliment. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Thomas-ge8xb]

I am very excited to see this in full. When I saw you being interviewed by Mark, I had to check out the trailer. I am Schizophrenic, diagnosed around the age of 22, I'm 32 now. I have a little girl who is turning 5 next year. I hope my relationship with her grows. You are a wonderful human being Jessica. Wishing you well and lots of love.

[@jessicazemple]

Dear Thomas, I so appreciate you sharing. I sure hope she gets to know and love you like I got to love my father!!!

[@ashleyhenderson9524]

I just ran over here because of your interview on swub and i have to say you have one of the most beautiful outlooks on people. Also you and mark would make a power house couple! Lol i think the world needs people like you and mark. God bless you i can wait to watch the documentary cracked. Where can i watch it

[@jessicazemple]

All your kind words have filled my heart! You only spot what you got so I know you are amazing too!!!

[@Tony-hu7uk]

You're a natural born film maker!I bet this documentary is going to have top notch photography, editing and narration/voice over,a cinematic masterpiece that's going to blow all other documentaries right out of the water.A female Francis Ford Coppola, America's new auteur with a strong vision!

[@jessicazemple]

Oh wow! What a vote of confidence for the team. I truly feel so blessed to have worked with Kiwi, Naomi, and Nico to create what we have. I can't want for it to be live on 11/11!

[@BrianBozeman]

Appreciate you talking and sharing on personal level on how mental health effects those we love and their families.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank YOU for all you have done to help soooooo many in Minnesota!!!

[@kab7184]

Your story reminded me so much of me and my dad’s story. Without the medical diagnosis. But instead drugs/drinking. Living almost in squalor. It’s been a struggle and hearing the few things you said on Marks Channel really resonated with me. Can’t wait for the docu!!

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I see you and hope some of what I share helps in healing and expansion in your life too! Cracked is coming out 11/11!!!

[@bobbiegrunwald6550]

I can’t wait to see this. It’s going to be powerful.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for being a part of it!!!

[@LisaAnnSam]

You are AMAZING! When and where does the documentary come out?

[@jessicazemple]

Hi!!! It gets released on 11/11/24!!! I’ll be putting it out here unless some other magical path reveals itself.

[@leahd70]

I really look forward to watching this documentary. Thank you for being willing to share your story, Jessica.

[@jessicazemple]

You are so welcome and I hope it inspires something special in you!!!

[@DalePatterson-mp3kd]

Thank you Jessica for taking on this subject and sharing your personal story. The trailer is powerful. The full story will undoubtedly help many people with their own journeys.

[@jessicazemple]

If I can inspire more hope and healing in our world, my heart will be full!

[@md6520]

Jessica, we were so honored to see an early viewing of your amazing film. The lens of love that you see the world through is transformative and using that lens to explore and discuss mental illness brings strength in hope, understanding, and compassion. We are so very proud of you and grateful to see this part of your journey. Bravo!

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for seeing me and my work as I hope it is portrayed in this magical world!!!

[@erjuster]

We went to high school together (I think you were in my sisters grade) and I’m really looking forward to watching this…You seem like a very soulful person and it’s brave of you to be so vulnerable. Hopefully this helps a lot of people effected by the disease but also allows others who are not effected to embrace their own circumstances and live honestly. Everybody is dealing with something and it helps heal when someone is brave and shares their truth like you are.

[@jessicazemple]

I so appreciate you truly seeing me. I also love that you think others will be touched by this too. I am hoping everyone walks away from this film a little lighter and more loving.

[@soshea5655]

I’m here from soft white. Such an amazing interview! You’re awesome , I look forward to watching your documentary.❤️

[@jessicazemple]

I can't wait for you to see it and hear your thoughts. I hope it gives you just what you need for your own journey.

[@soshea5655]

@@jessicazemple thank you❤️

[@donnabond]

Dearest Jessica, Your courage is always stunning. Thank you for looking straight in the eye, what so many of us find incredibly difficult to see. Thank you for being our teacher and for opening our hearts to the deep compassion necessary to move into greater acceptance and inner freedom with this painful and difficult subject matter. Deep deep bow sister. I love you.

[@jessicazemple]

Your words are hitting my soul in the deepest of ways. To think of where our lives were crossed in our journeys to where we both are now through all the courage to keep exploring what is available in this world is wild!!! I see YOU and how you are moving mountains with your love and service.

[@AlBundy319]

Came here from SFU, your interview was deep, personal and amazing, thank you so much for sharing! By the trailer, your documentary looks as much powerful, can't wait to see it! Much love ❤

[@jessicazemple]

I so appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words! And, I love your handle. It brought me back to the days I loved that show!!!

[@myasextensions]

I’m so proud of you. Mental health and this disease hold so much stigma. Breaking down the barriers starts with education and sharing stories. Thank you for being vulnerable and digging into an emotional journey. I am excited to see the full documentary!

[@jessicazemple]

I so appreciate your love and support! Let's break some stigmas and allow people to live with more love and acceptance in all ways!!!

[@cassidyhampton8005]

You are an absolutely BEAUTIFUL soul! I can’t wait to see this documentary! I have a similar story with my twin brother, schizophrenia, addiction and homelessness. He’s living with me and my husband now the last few years, he’s doing pretty well for him. I’m grateful to have him with my family and know he is safe. Thank you for sharing your story, it helps others so much to not feel alone! ❤

[@jessicazemple]

YOU are a beautiful soul! I can only imagine some of the challenges (and joys) you have experienced caring for your brother. Wishing you all peace and joy 🕊️

[@student22044]

This looks totally amazing! I saw your interview with Mark on SWU. You have a beautiful aura. I have subscribed so that I don’t miss the finished project. I’m doing a human and social sciences degree in the UK, your relationship with your father is inspiring and fascinating (and obviously testing). All the best to you.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for the kind words and dedicating your life to this space! I KNOW you will do great things!!!

[@ReeTM]

I'm very happy to have found you via SWU. I'm also schizophrenic and hearing you talk, ten minutes in had me in tears. I can't wait to see the full film. Thank you so much.

[@jessicazemple]

I sooo appreciate you sharing and acknowledge you for your journey. I am happy you found me too. I hope that what I share supports you 💜💜💜

[@ReeTM]

@@jessicazemple Thank you. It took me a lifetime to really understand my condition and hearing others and their stories are priceless. We are truly misunderstood and you seem to know yourself there's so much more going on. Like your father, mine came on around eighteen and took me years to find medication that helped. And like you say, I choose to remain childless in case of passing on my condition. My family are my rock and you know I need them most to know me. Schizophrenics are a rare breed indeed. Much love. Here is a comment I made to a previous SWU schizophrenic story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIasn2CQgcmnoc0&lc=UgyifIasGzb9_0wxnPh4AaABAg

[@pauldixoninohio]

Just watched your interview on softwhiteunderbelly. Looking forward to seeing Cracked.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for taking the time to write!!! It is coming on 11/11!!!

[@zanmartin8054]

My younger sister suffers from Schizophrenia which we suspect was brought on by drug use since it developed so late in life. I just finished watching your SWU interview and I agree with you about these folks having connections that normal people don't. I believe my sister can communicate with animals. She has said some things about what my dog was thinking or my horse that have been right on it. She is hours away from me. She is now medicated and doing well living with a relative. She is unusually happy with her prescribed meds, no side effects she says, not typical of someone in her condition. Count your blessings right? Her animal communication was before she found this great medication. So , too bad not going back there, lol. She is 99% herself while on this medication. Mom and I call it a miracle.....❤

[@jessicazemple]

I love hearing about it your sisters’ gift with animals and that she found a treatment that is so supportive. Blessings to count indeed!!!!

[@teresasmith4669]

I just watched you on SWUB and can't get enough. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences & insights. Can't wait for your documentary! Best wishes! XO

[@jessicazemple]

This excites me so much seeing your comment Teresa. Thank you!!! I will be posting more here until it launches on 11/11. If ever there is anything special you want to hear, please let me know as this community is for YOU!!!

[@courtneyriley22]

What an amazing trailer! I cannot wait to watch the whole film and get a chance to further understand how people can be affected by mental illness. You are so brave and inspiring to be able to not only share your story but also educated and help others along the way.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@Checker222]

Looking forward to seeing the full length documentary!

[@TwinsMom1and2]

Saw you on Soft White Underbelly. Great Interview! Cant wait to watch Cracked in full! Namaste ❤🎉

[@jessicazemple]

Soooo excited for you to see it and hear what you think! It will be coming out on 11/11 on my KZbin channel!!!

[@joemacca6478]

Congratulations on the film. Can't imagine it was easy. I saw your SFU interview, your film and channel will get some deserved attention!

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you Joe 🙏🏻. That means so much.

[@jessicajennifer9827]

Jessica I cant wait to see this. My father is also a paranoid schizophrenic, also a veteren.

[@jessicazemple]

I hope my film honors your father and you too! It comes out 11/11!!!

[@palindrome777]

I just came across your trailer, I really wanted to thank you and think it's amazing that you are doing this. I have schizophrenia and the stigma around it wrecked my life for awhile more than anything else. I really respect your hard work bringing awareness to this topic, it's not done enough on this side of the world and it also brings perspective for me as well, in that I will never fully understand how my husband, friends or family experience what it's like from their lens. At times I can hold a lot of hurt and seeing this documentary will help me empathize more as well. I have been in remission from psychosis for over 3 years and run an online support group for others struggling with the diagnosis. If there is anything at all I can do to help, please let me know how I can get in touch with you. Thank you again so much for your hard work and bravery putting this all together.

[@jessicazemple]

What an incredible human to be supporting others from all you have learned in this journey. My website has a way to reach me - www.lifeshucker.com and I look forward to being on this mission with you!!!

[@lindseypicquet3754]

1:44 Instant tears… I’ve never heard it put more perfect….

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for sharing Lindsey. I so appreciate your love and support.

[@theacarew3319]

I am beyond excited about this and honored to know the powerful and thoughtful woman behind it, even just a little

[@jessicazemple]

YOU have been such a bright ray of sunshine to have in my life!!!

[@simongoldfine]

Really looking forward to seeing this. It looks like it’s going to tell an important story that our society needs to hear.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you 🙏 I am hoping it can help others heal and live with greater peace and joy!

[@Coconutsmama492]

I was so moved by your interview with Mark. I can relate to some of the feelings and fears you experienced with your Dad…my Dad was a functioning addict most of my life. He passed over a decade ago, and although we had a “relationship” (reversed roles…I was more the parent and he the child), I wish I had your insight when he was still alive. I was hurt, angry and embarrassed. I live with such guilt from that 😭. I wish I could do several things over again with him. Thank you for a nice perspective. Can’t wait to see the documentary and God bless!

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you for sharing your journey and what it has been like for you. I can tell by the thoughtfulness of your comment that you have a big heart. If you aren't already, be sure to use it for YOU!!!

[@SurrealCycling]

This is going to be powerful. Nice job.

[@jessicazemple]

I can't believe it is happening and pray that it helps so many people in our world!

[@uamiable]

I really look forward to seeing this.

[@jessicazemple]

This tickles my heart! It will be out 11/11 and will be sharing a lot more here before then.

[@mciurleo]

I'm ready to watch the full film. Grabbed my attention right away. It is not easy to talk about any illness but it is good to see you are finding a way.

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you 🙏It will be out later this year!

[@sunnymoon369]

I just watched your video on the SWU channel and I’m very much looking forward to this documentary. When and where will it be released?

[@jessicazemple]

YES!!! It will be launched on my KZbin channel on 11/11 for Veterans Day because my father was such a proud Marine. So excited to have you watch it and hope it sparks something special in you!

[@sunnymoon369]

@@jessicazemple thank you ☺️

[@katiefox3624]

When are we gonna be able to watch the whole thing?

[@jessicazemple]

YES!!! November 11th on this KZbin channel. Soooo excited for you to get to see it and hear what you think.

[@aaronmyers4665]

Hello Jessica, just finished watching your interview with soft white underbelly, vary powerful, can't wait to watch the documentary

[@jessicazemple]

Thank you!!! I look forward to hearing what you think when it comes out in November.

[@TwoToFourteenWheels]

Just saw your interview on soft white underbelly,,your dads house was not what i expected 😂looking lovely on camera quirky ❤

[@jessicazemple]

I so love hearing that and so curious what you thought it might look like??!?

[@cwalsh-thebabysocialworker]

Where can we watch it ? ❤️🤗

[@jessicazemple]

It will be out on this channel on 11/11 (my father was a proud Marine so I thought Veterans Day would be perfect) and will be sharing a lot more here before then.

[@erinobrien8453]

I'm in love with a man with schizophrenia. He is 25, I knew him when it was just the beginning,..,the real him....before he got sick. It's so hard.

[@jessicazemple]

I honor you for the path you are on and encourage you to keep tuning in to your heart for the both of you.

[@destinyortega752]

I commented on another video of yours I hope this doesn’t seem like I scam or spam I hate that and those I’m genuinely just wanting to learn more I feel like you could help ..

[@jessicazemple]

It’s always good to have a team for such an important mission!

[@Eteggers]

I can’t wait to see your doc ….soft white underbelly brought me here

[@jessicazemple]

So excited to share it with you 🙏🏻

[@andreacooley9428]

Your story feels and sounds so similar to mine, thank you for sharing🫶🏽🙏🏼💕

[@jessicazemple]

Dear Andrea, I so appreciate you sharing as it affirms why I am doing all of this. I felt so alone so many days and if others can know they are not alone, not broken, and worthy of love through my journey it fills my heart!!!! Many blessings to your journey!!!