Welcome to Me
dir. Shira Piven · 2015
Plot
Alice suffers from borderline personality disorder, but she has what she needs in life. She has an apartment, she has a best friend, and she has tapes of every Oprah Winfrey show. And now, after winning the lottery, she also has 83 million dollars. What she doesn't have is an outlet for the whole world to know who she really is. The TV station cut her off when she tried turning her lottery announcement into a frank discussion of her sexual experiences, but with her money in hand, she's off to LA to convince two struggling TV producer brothers to produce her own TV show. Whatever it costs, she's going to do it. From swan entrances to dog neutering, she is going to introduce the world to Alice. But is the world ready for Alice?
Why watch
"Welcome to Me" invites viewers into the whimsical yet poignant world of Alice, a lottery winner who uses her newfound wealth to create a television show that reveals her innermost thoughts and struggles. With a unique blend of humor and heart, this film challenges societal norms around mental health and self-expression, making it a refreshing exploration of identity and authenticity.