SXSW 2025

GRIEVING OUT LOUD: How Media is Revolutionizing Our Grief

Description:

Every person will experience grief in their lifetime, but it's still a taboo subject in our country. Innovative media & content are changing this by bringing grief to the forefront, depicting it in a way that is relatable & honest. Celebrities have opened up publicly about their grief journeys, sharing their insights & experiences with the world. Our panel will discuss the current state of media portrayals of grief, the impact these portrayals have on audiences, & how we can continue to push for authentic grief storylines & representations in media to normalize these experiences and feelings.


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Takeaways

  1. Learn how authentic and honest portrayals of grief in media can help normalize the grieving process, making it easier for people to talk about grief.
  2. Gain practical knowledge on how to engage with and utilize grief media to better support a person after someone in their life dies.
  3. Understand how media shapes societal attitudes toward grief, demonstrating how these influences can foster a more supportive and empathetic culture.

Speakers

  • Beanie Feldstein, Actress, N/A
  • Brie Overton, Chief Clinical Officer, Experience Camps
  • Maya McHenry, The Lyric McHenry Arts Fellowship, Founder
  • Jamie Denbo, Actress/writer/producer, N/A

Organizer

Jesse Moss, Director of Marketing, Experience Camps


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Culture
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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