The heart of "...NowWhat?!"
Discover the deeply personal inspiration and profound journey behind our docu-series. This is where a difficult story transforms into a message of hope and understanding.
October 16, 1985
Forty-one years ago, my universe shifted. Up was no longer up, and down became a place I never imagined I could go, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I don't believe I had ever felt so low. October 16, 1985. The day the music died.
...NowWhat?! is a journey into the past: the people, the circumstances, and the situations that led up to the unimaginable. It's a story filled with memories, questions, and truths that deserve to be explored. And then there's Ribault. Ribault played an intricate role in this story, one that cannot be told without revisiting the place, the people, and the events that helped shape what happened.
In loving memory of my brother, Tracy Patterson
This series is about living after heartbreak, and how a family, friends, and a community find their breath again. When someone decides to use suicide as a way to solve a problem, everyone who knows, cares for, and loves them stops breathing.
I remember when I began to breathe again. It was 1997. I took my first breath of life when I thought of my brother without sadness.
— Sherri Patterson, filmmaker
Her firstborn baby boy
Through authentic storytelling, our work seeks to challenge silence and encourage meaningful conversations about mental and emotional well-being. We aim to illuminate the lasting impact that loss can have on families and communities, fostering understanding and empathy.
His smile would light up a room
We believe film has the power to connect people through shared experiences. Our purpose is not simply to document tragedy, but to create stories that foster understanding, empathy, awareness, healing, and hope. We hope you consider if you may know someone suffering, or even yourself, and seek support.