Time To Live Again (2016)

Originally from Australia, Nadia moved to New York and now sells her art and music from her shop Natchie, which is located under the Manhattan Bridge in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Nadia opens up about the sexual abuse she suffered when she was a child, and how through therapy and perseverance, she was able to heal herself and turn her past into something positive. Her songs and drawings are thematically centered around childhood, and contain whimsical characters and settings. There are, however, some heartbreaking aspects to her art - and that sadness becomes even more apparent once you understand Nadia's past. I shot the film in Nadia's store in Brooklyn, and it includes an interview, footage that highlights the Brooklyn neighborhood, Nadia working, and images of her pencil drawings. It also incorporates her original songs. This is a story of hope, told from the perspective of a true survivor. My goal is that viewers who see this film can understand that there is a future for those who have survived sexual abuse. Nadia's past is painful and sad, but she has been able to spin it into a positive light by channeling her feelings into her art. She hopes to become a mentor to young girls and boys, and to encourage them to speak up about abuse. By getting this film out into the world, we can continue to spread awareness about childhood abuse and give hope to survivors.