Her Name Was Jo Access

: Mary Cate Williams as Jo, Eliza Duca as Selma, and Jim Constable as Bill Production Company : Exertion Films

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

: The bond between Jo and Selma (who is later revealed to be an imaginary companion Jo created to cope with trauma) is the emotional core of the film. Her Name Was Jo

: 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.

: The film gained attention on the indie circuit for its fresh, captivating take on life on the run through the eyes of a child. Her Name Was Jo | Film Threat : Mary Cate Williams as Jo, Eliza Duca

: 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

is a 2021 independent coming-of-age drama written and directed by Joe Duca . The film follows a 10-year-old girl named Jo (Mary Cate Williams) on a gritty but hope-filled journey from rural Virginia to Los Angeles. Story Overview : Jo’s journey is a search for identity

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).