What happens when a life-altering DNA discovery becomes a feature film… and then gets unpacked in a room full of people who truly understand it?
In this special live episode of Family Twist, Corey sits down with filmmaker, actor, and storyteller Lisa Brenner at Untangling Our Roots.
Lisa shares the real story behind her film One Big Happy Family, inspired by discovering at age 40 that the father who raised her was not her biological father. But this conversation goes beyond the screen.
Together, they dive into:
- The difference between real life and what made it into the film
- The emotional impact of late discovery and identity shifts
- Family dynamics, secrecy, and the question so many people ask, who am I now?
- Nature vs nurture, and what we carry from both
Then the conversation opens up to the audience, and this is where things get powerful.
Members of the adoption, NPE, and donor-conceived communities share their own questions, reflections, and lived experiences, turning this episode into something bigger than an interview. It becomes a shared moment of recognition, honesty, and connection.
Because when you’re in a room like this, you realize something important. Your story may be unique, but you are not alone.
If you’ve experienced a DNA surprise, questioned your identity, or are navigating new family relationships, this episode will hit home.