Introduction to "Living Without"

This blog is dedicated to my process of developing Living Without, my MFA Thesis film. My film is based on the poem "A Letter in Autumn" from the book Without by Donald Hall, Poet Laureate of the United States in 2006. I chose this poem because it embodies the feeling of loss and grief that comes when losing a loved one.

I first read the poems in Hall's Without after the death of my dear aunt and uncle. His poems touched me so deeply and helped me get through that difficult time in my life. I always wanted to create a film to honor my late family members and this is my chance to do so.