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Interview With Sherri VandenAkker, Creator of the Film My Name Was Bette
Interview With Sherri VandenAkker, Creator of the Film My Name Was Bette
Interview With Sherri VandenAkker, Creator of the Film My Name Was Bette
Monday 27th April 2015
Join Jean McCarthy on The Bubble Hour as she interviews Sherri VandenAkker and Krystyn White about their documentary 'My Name Was Bette' and their mother's alcoholism.
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Get the buttons here!Behind the Lens: Sherri VandenAkker's Journey with 'My Name Was Bette'
I felt like this really gave me the love and affection back for my mom.
Imagine watching your loved one succumb to alcoholism and feeling helpless. In this gripping episode of The Bubble Hour, host Jean McCarthy sits down with Sherri VandenAkker and her sister, Krystyn White, to discuss their deeply personal film, My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic. This powerful documentary delves into the life of their mother, Bette VandenAkker, who battled alcoholism until her passing in 2007.
The film offers a raw look at the physical, emotional, and mental toll of the disease on women, using interviews, family photos, medical records, and court documents to paint a vivid picture. Sherri and Krystyn open up about their mother's struggles and how creating the film helped them heal. They also touch on the importance of setting emotional boundaries, overcoming shame, and the role of forgiveness in their recovery journey.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has loved someone with alcoholism or is looking for hope and understanding. Tune in to hear how storytelling can change perceptions and provide comfort to those affected by this devastating disease.