The Authenticity of 'If I Go Will They Miss Me': A Film That Listens to the Unseen The recent film "If I Go Will They Miss Me" has been making waves in the festival circuit, and for good reason.
Directed by Walter Thompson Hernández and starring Danielle Brooks, this feature length expansion of his award winning short explores themes of family, generational trauma, incarceration, forgiveness, and healing through a unique blend of magical realism and Greek mythology.
Thompson Hernández's approach to filmmaking is centered on collaboration between cast and crew. He involves his actors from the beginning, allowing them to bring their own experiences and insights to the project.