From Family Secret to Feature Film: "One Big Happy Family"
Finding Family DNA17 Syys 2025

From Family Secret to Feature Film: "One Big Happy Family"

In Episode 30 of Finding Family DNA, Jay and Misty sit down with actress, writer, and producer Lisa Brenner, whose latest film "One Big Happy Family" draws from her real-life discovery that the man who raised her was not her biological father. Lisa shares how a casual decision to take a DNA test a decade ago unraveled a deeply personal truth—one that reshaped her identity and inspired her to write a screenplay during the pandemic. She discusses the emotional aftermath, the evolving relationship with her mother and half-siblings, and how her understanding of family shifted from genetics to love and connection. Candid and uplifting, Lisa’s story highlights the power of resilience, storytelling, and redefining what it truly means to be family.


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00:00 Welcome to the Show!

00:25 Recap of Recent Events

02:25 Introducing: Lisa Brenner

04:20 Discovering Family Secrets

09:13 Impact of DNA Discoveries

14:00 Reflections and Moving Forward

16:39 Family Dynamics and Personal Reflections

17:30 Movie Quote and Personal Beliefs

18:45 Clip from 'One Big Happy Family'

20:07 Remembering Linda Lavin

20:53 Filming and Casting Insights

24:20 Writing the Screenplay

26:02 Personal Reflections on Writing

31:26 Family Cameos and Fun Facts

32:13 Final Thoughts and Message


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