We Can Do Hard Things Our Oscar-Nominated Andrea Gibson Film: Meg Falley and Sara Bareilles
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Feb 24, 2026 
Megan Falley, filmmaker and partner of poet Andrea Gibson, reflects on caregiving, love, and making the Oscar‑nominated film. Sara Bareilles, singer‑songwriter and composer, shares why she joined the project and the songwriting behind the film. They discuss art, grief, presence, community reactions, and how the film reshaped their understanding of living and loving more vibrantly.
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Sara's Churchlike First Experience With Andrea
- Sara said yes immediately after experiencing Andrea's live performance, describing it as a spiritual metamorphosis.
- She attended the exact show shown in the film and called it life-changing, then connected with Glennon and Abby afterward.
The Film Is About Living More Fully
- The project unexpectedly focused more on living than on death; participants found the film taught them how to live more fully.
- Abby called the filmmaking team one of the most important teams she's ever been on, emphasizing presence over fear.
Watch Even If You're Afraid Of Mortality
- If you're avoiding the film because of fear about mortality, push through: viewers say it wakes you up to love and presence.
- Glennon and Abby report audiences leave wanting to live more vibrantly and love people better now.
