Free Pudding

Filmmaker Kirsten Johnson turns the camera on her own family, exploring themes of mortality, love, and the profound impact of personal relationships. Through intimate interviews and archival footage, she delves into the lives of her parents and other family members, offering a deeply personal and universal reflection on life's journey. The documentary weaves together poignant moments with humor, creating a tapestry of human connection.

Free Pudding garnered significant critical acclaim for its raw honesty, emotional depth, and unique filmmaking approach. Reviewers praised its intimate portrayal of family and its insightful exploration of life and death, often highlighting Kirsten Johnson's skill in capturing vulnerable moments.

• A deeply moving and personal documentary about family and mortality.

• Kirsten Johnson's filmmaking is both intimate and universal.

• Praised for its emotional resonance and unique narrative structure.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be profoundly moving and relatable, appreciating its honest portrayal of family dynamics and the acceptance of life's changes. Many highlighted the film's ability to evoke strong emotions while remaining hopeful.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival (2017).

The film's title, 'Free Pudding', comes from a recurring childhood memory of the filmmaker's father promising free pudding at a local restaurant.