The Namesake - Part 1

July 16, 2021·44 min·4 clips

Jesse's mom turns to her boyfriend and says, 'Did you know I had a sister who died in a car accident? Why don't you put your seatbelt on?'

Jesse Pasquarelli explores being named after her aunt Jessie, who died in a car accident, uncovering fragmented family memories and a near-accident during a bus trip that echoes her aunt's story. She seeks to piece together her aunt's life while navigating her own relationship transitions.

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