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UNLOCKED is a feature documentary that unearths deeply buried national conversations around the mass trauma of Covid-19 lockdowns. The film will examine how the pandemic’s stay-at-home restrictions led to unimaginable isolation that adversely impacted millions around the world.

Director’s Statement

UNLOCKED will be told in an intimate, vérité style of filmmaking, reflecting on the pandemic’s isolating regulations with empathy and common humanity. We want to unlock the personal stories of isolation that are ready to be shared so that we can truly begin to understand what happened to us.

Featured in UNLOCKED Sizzle

Danielle Koppenaal

A 28-year-old marketing executive from New York City, Danielle’s journey with Stage-4 Colorectal Cancer, exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns, highlights the unforeseen consequences of the pandemic.

Valentine Raiteri, MD

A New York City psychiatrist, Valentine offers insights into the pandemic’s impact on mental health professionals and patients alike.

Jeanne Koppenaal

Danielle’s Mother

Danielle Koppenaal

An oral historian and cultural practitioner, Fernanda brings a rich narrative through her work on COVID-19 oral history projects.

Rich Koppenaal

Danielle’s Father