After a 25-year acting career, Jennifer Esposito is reintroducing herself with Fresh Kills, her passion project born from a lifetime of wanting to tell authentic stories.
Reflecting on years of feeling confined by societal labels and the expectations placed on women, Esposito finally embraced her voice as a first-time writer-director despite the challenges of independent filmmaking. The project, over a decade in writing and four and a half years in production, represents her most personal and proudest work.
She recalls the daunting yet transformative moment of stepping onto set as a director, realizing she was finally doing what she was capable of. Esposito, who teaches “The I’m Sorry Monologues” with fellow actress Alicia Coppola to empower women to find their voices, believes true beauty lies in living authentically, far beyond superficial trends or products. For her, Fresh Kills symbolizes a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to create meaningful art.