Zach Braff Instagram – Loss, grief, disappointment, confusion. The list of difficult emotions we all experience is long. The means by which we confront and heal from such experiences is equally diverse. One way is to channel them into art. Transform them into something beautiful—because shared pain serves as a communal salve. It makes us feel more connected. Less alone. It gives us permission to shine a light on the broken parts we’d prefer to keep hidden. And together, we all become a bit better for it. This is the thread pulled in my conversation with the talented writer-director-actor @zachbraff—an artist you may know from the hit TV show ‘Scrubs,’ or his seminal directorial debut ‘Garden State’—a much-celebrated independent film he wrote, directed, and starred in alongside Natalie Portman. Today, we dive into the creative process behind Zach’s newest directorial effort ‘A Good Person’, a story about grief, addiction, forgiveness, trust, friendship—and the messy path to sobriety and becoming whole—all themes close to my heart that Zach renders with nuance and an impressive degree of accuracy rarely portrayed in cinema. In addition, we cover Zach’s career, what happens when you create with authenticity, find presence in pain, and make your own meaning. We also discuss Zach’s own personal journey in bringing this story to life and the impact he hopes it will have on audiences. To listen or watch click link in bio—streaming on YouTube and your favorite podcast player. **Note:** If you care about independent cinema, if you enjoy mature fare, great writing, and great acting, make a point of going to the theatre this weekend and checking it out. @agoodpersonmov opens nationwide this Friday, March 24th. Let’s help him make this one a hit. I loved getting to know Zach—I think you will too. Enjoy! ✌🏽🌱🎬 -Rich 📷 @davygreenberg