Ruebush Hall, Room 128
2PM
“Grow Through What You Go Through” highlights the lived experiences of the filmmaker, Lizzie Pearson, as they navigate being diagnosed with debilitating and life-changing chronic illnesses. The film visually, artistically, and musically reflects the experiences of living with invisible disabilities if they could be seen on the surface. This original short, fictional film, accompanied by a live orchestra and scored by Cliff Hernandez, pays homage to the silent film era.
This project contains derealization, violent gestures, fake blood, and themes of chronic illnesses.
10–15 minutes
Lizzie Pearson, film director
Cliff Hernandez, composer
Anna Smith, conductor
Katarina Sams, flute
Jaylan Jones, flute
Emma Shields, oboe
Brendan Shirk, oboe
Darian Angel, clarinet
Caitlyn Rose, clarinet
Megan Frederick, bassoon
Emily Seelinger, bassoon
Addison Ashley, horn
Gabby Pocaro, horn
Juniper Jones, horn
Connor Eldredge, trumpet
Aidan Murray, trumpet
Jaylinn Vanegas, trombone
Brandon DuBritton, trombone
Juan Dominguez, piano
Addy Price, harp
Jonathan Toomer, violin I
Gabrielle Gans, violin I
Emily Mullen, violin I
Benjamin Bleam, violin II
Elena Ross, violin II
Kate Job, violin II
Joseph Goduto, viola
Haley Whitelaw, viola
Brian Morillo, viola
Christian Hartman, cello
Ben Figgs, cello
Bethany Hovermale, cello
Raegan Fisher, contrabass
Alex Parello, contrabass
Emma Shockey, percussion