A Family's Road to Redemption

Shattered Bonds

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Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their mother, just doesn’t believe in anything anymore. Wickedly funny & biting, it is an essential exploration of modern American grief, family violence, & redemption.

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A Family's Road to Redemption

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Dec 17, 2023

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Episodes

Reunion by the Sea: Letting Go of the Past | Finale 17.12.2023

In this episode, two brothers, Scott and David, return to Bailey's Island, Maine, the place of their childhood summers, under challenging circumstances. They have recently experienced a series of life-altering events, including the death of their mother, their parents' ashes in tow, and a dramatic family crisis involving their respective relationships. As they visit their cherished childho...

Family, Faith, and Farewell | Part 20 10.12.2023

In the episode titled "Family, Faith, and Farewell" David Henry hosts a memorial for his father, Joe, at the White Horse Tavern. The story revolves around David's complex emotions as he grapples with his father's death and the need for redemption in his own life. David reflects on his troubled past, which includes infidelity and deception in his marriage to his wife, Tracey. The...

Keys | Episode 19 03.12.2023

Scott Henry rides the subway. He is wearing a black suit and carrying a shovel. A soldier going to war, a Navy SEAL on a rescue mission. People look at him with disinterest. A man in a suit carrying heavy tools is hardly the weirdest thing they’ve seen today. He has a black messenger bag across his back, slung over his shoulders. There is a pair of wire cutters inside, a set of work gloves. It is...

The Unstoppable Moment | Part 18 26.11.2023

In this episode, Doris Henry is joined by her son David and his family at the Waldorf-Astoria. They are preparing for a memorial service for Doris's husband, Joe, who has passed away. Doris struggles with her complex relationship with her daughter-in-law, Tracey, and the sense that she's losing her son to his new family. They discuss the memorial details and share family memories. The epis...

The Unexpected Reunion | Part 16 12.11.2023

In this episode, Scott and David are joined by their mother, Doris, and cousins, Florence and Alice, for a lunch in New York City as part of a visit to attend a memorial service. The atmosphere is strained and awkward as they discuss family matters, with Scott feeling detached and uncomfortable. David remains calm, focusing on his own interests and sharing pictures of his family. The conversation...

Stolen Secrets and Childhood Memories | Part 15 05.11.2023

In this episode, Scott Henry, feeling restless and lost in New York City, revisits his childhood home. He is haunted by memories of his first love and the complex emotions of his youth. Scott reflects on the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of memories, wondering about their significance. He stands in front of his old home, contemplating a secret he buried in the backyard long ago, and dec...

Barriers | Part 14 29.10.2023

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Crossing Paths and Searching Souls | Part 12 03.09.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.  First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.  His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, peopl...

A Born Again Awakening | Part 10 24.08.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.  First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.  His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, peopl...

The Illusion of Time | Part 9 20.08.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.  First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.  His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, peopl...

Family Reunion and Unspoken Tensions | Part 8 13.08.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

The Night of Forbidden Desires | Part 7 06.08.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

A Father's Journey of Faith and Family | Part 6 03.08.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

A Widow's Quest for Meaning | Part 5 30.07.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

Wrong Number, Right Decision | Part 4 27.07.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

Unearthing Family Secrets | Part 3 23.07.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

Waiting for Takeoff | Part 2 20.07.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

Ashes and Lap Dances | Part 1 16.07.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

Brothers in Silence. 20.05.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

Trailer 20.05.2023

Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out. David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people...

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