On May 6, 2009 my 19 year old daughter Melissa lost her life to an eating disorder. It was a five year battle which wreaked havoc on Melissa's self-esteem, her academic success, her friendships, and our family. It was painful, often brutal, for me to watch my only daughter self-destruct.
"Someday Melissa" is a documentary inspired by Melissa's journal writings and designed to raise awareness of this insidious disease. Throughout her life, even in her darkest moments, Melissa's creativity shined through. It was always hard for her to express her feelings verbally so she used film making, writing, drawing and acting as means of self-expression. When I read Melissa's journal after her death, I felt unbelievably moved by her struggle with her inner demons and how much she was able to express their hold on her in her writing.
| Directed by | Jeffrey Cobelli |