Longing for Lillie Mae: Documentary

I am my mother's 11th and final child. She was diagnosed and lost her battle to breast cancer all before my 6th birthday. As a result, I feel that I do not know my own mother. While there were many great men and women in my family who stepped up to the plate to try to fill in the gaps; I still feel like something is missing. I was with my Uncle Walter a few months ago and he showed me some pictures of my mom that I had not seen before. Had it not been for the clothes/hairstyles, I would have sworn that it was me in the pictures.

This documentary started out as a book, but in this the visual age I decided that film would be a more practical and engaging medium. By gifting, I am a singer/songwriter. This will be my very first film venture. (Guess who is writing the score? lol)

I have already started interviewing my aunts, uncles, older cousins and my siblings in an effort to get to know the woman whose face I carry, yet know very little about. As my mother was a very key figure in my family, I am terrified of the wounds that I may be opening up. As a woman, I am more terrified of continuing life without strengthening my foundation.

I have an HD video camera, a tripod and a vision. I need lights, promotional items and travel expenses (a few of my relatives don't live in the same state as I). Also need someone to assist with editing, marketing and promotion.  I believe that the time is right to pursue my truth. I believe that God/the universe is sending the resources.

 If you are moved by my circumstance and my drive, or you have been blessed by anything that I have said, written, sang or done please let your actions speak by donating to this worthy endeavor.

~Divaliciously Yours,

CynDiva