END-O with Elaine Gracie

rePRO PERIODICAL VOL. 03: Interview with Elaine Gracie, writer of ‘End-O’

Welcome to Part 2 of the rePRO Film Podcast episode for March, where we are celebrating endometriosis awareness month by highlighting this important issue through advocacy, education and of course, a brilliant short film. If you haven’t yet listened to part 1 of this month’s episode, be sure to make that next on your to-do list! 

In this interview, I’ll be speaking with Elaine Gracie, the writer of ‘End-O’, a short film out of the UK which was originally released in 2020 and has since gone on to win a bunch of awards and continue to screen at numerous film festivals in the UK and throughout the world. 

Since March is Endometriosis awareness month, the story and central topic, based on writer Elaine’s real life experience, is as relevant as ever, especially given the statistics that 1 in 10 women are living with endo. Elaine opens up to me about her debilitating, and at times absurd reality of living with endo, how she channeled her rage toward the medical system into an acclaimed short film, why she welcomes even the trolling comments, and the next exciting iteration of this film. This is hands down one of my favorite interviews of all time and once you’re done listening you will know why!

For the full transcript, please click here.

SHOW NOTES:

• END-O (Dir. Alice Seabright | Screenwriter, Elaine Gracie)
  • Watch on Vimeo
  • Follow on Instagram/Twitter: @endoshortfilm
• Elaine Gracie: @wee_egracie
• Listen to Part 1 of Episode featuring an interview with Jenne Rishe of The Endo Coalition
• Sign up for our free, monthly rePRO Periodical