GOOD SIDE OF BAD makes its North American digital and DVD debut on January 7, 2025, courtesy of Freestyle Digital Media (Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group). The film had its world premiere as the opening night selection at Dances With Films in 2023.
Adapted from the bestselling book The Good Side of Bad, this family drama follows a young photographer emerging from a severe mental break. Her siblings rally around her, forcing the entire family to confront the realities of mental illness. The film finds hope, love, and uneasy humor in the darkest moments, exploring what it really means to support one another.
Cast and Crew
- Directed by Alethea Root
- Written by Ciera Danielle, Jules Bruff & Alethea Root
- Produced by Jules Bruff, Alethea Root, Mark David, Connie Jo Sechrist, Katie Von Till & Jenny Napier
- Executive Producer: Cameo Wood
- Starring Lexi Simonsen, Jules Bruff, Alex Quijano, Myles Grier, Kim Estes, and Tess Harper
“Mental illness can be complicated, mysterious, dark, and scary,” said director Alethea Root. “I want to show how coming together during a crisis can drive personal and collective growth within a family.”
Where to Watch
- Rent/own on North American digital platforms (HD, cable, satellite)
- DVD release
- Launching January 7, 2025
