Freestyle Digital Media Releases Dramedy 'Good Grief'

Dramedy Feature Launches on North American VOD Platforms starting February 6, 2026

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Freestyle Digital Media has just released the dramedy feature GOOD GRIEF, which is now available to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms starting on February 6, 2026. The film, written by Emily Rued and directed by Jaclyn Bethany, tells the story of Amy, a tightly wound L.A. artist whose world begins to crumble when her mother is suddenly hospitalized. Blending biting humor with raw emotional insight, GOOD GRIEF is a coming-of-adulthood tale about the messiness of loss, the absurdity of family, and the unexpected moments that help us heal.

Why it matters

GOOD GRIEF explores the profound impact of loss and grief, a universal human experience that society often fails to adequately prepare people for. By sharing her personal story, filmmaker Emily Rued hopes the film will help others who are navigating the challenges of grief and loss feel less alone.

The details

After the loss of her mother, filmmaker Emily Rued was inspired to tell a story drawn from her own experience, capturing the bewilderment, isolation, and unexpected humor that can follow the death of a loved one. GOOD GRIEF tells the story of Amy, a tightly wound L.A. artist whose world begins to crumble when her mother is suddenly hospitalized. Torn between a high-stakes art show and her need to be by her mom's side, she spirals into anxiety, self-doubt, and substance-fueled codependency with her charming but self-destructive boyfriend. When tragedy strikes, Amy returns to her small hometown, where grief, unresolved family issues, and a parade of eccentric characters force her to confront who she has become and who she wants to be.

  • GOOD GRIEF is now available to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms starting on February 6, 2026.

The players

Emily Rued

Filmmaker who wrote and stars in GOOD GRIEF, drawing from her own experience with the loss of her mother.

Jaclyn Bethany

Director of GOOD GRIEF.

Freestyle Digital Media

The digital distribution unit of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, which has released GOOD GRIEF.

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What they’re saying

“Society does very little to prepare us for profound loss. I hope that by sharing some of my story and perspective, someone else might feel a little less alone in their time of need.”

— Emily Rued, Filmmaker

The takeaway

GOOD GRIEF is a poignant exploration of the complex and often messy process of grieving, offering a relatable and humorous perspective on a universal human experience that is too often overlooked or misunderstood by society.