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When Bill dies of an overdose, Jo sees an opportunity to escape. She and Selma dump his body, steal his car, and embark on a cross-country trip in search of Jo’s biological father, , a legendary folk singer living in the "City of Angels". Key Themes & Style

: While the film starts in a "fairly depressing place," reviewers have noted its transition into a more hopeful and transformational journey. Production Details Director/Writer : Joe Duca Her Name Was Jo

The narrative begins in the Shenandoah Valley, where Jo lives in a trailer with her abusive, drug-addicted stepfather, Bill. Her life is one of survival—fishing and scrapping for metal alongside her imaginary best friend, Selma (Eliza Duca). When Bill dies of an overdose, Jo sees

: Jo’s journey is a search for identity and freedom beyond her abusive past, even as she encounters new dangers like drug dealers and the isolation of the road. Production Details Director/Writer : Joe Duca The narrative