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Jennifer Esposito Says She Must Leave Home She Mortgaged to Make ‘Fresh Kills

Her disclosure renews scrutiny of financing barriers she says required a male director.

Overview

  • Esposito said in a Jan. 30 Instagram video that she is moving out of the house she mortgaged to fund her directorial debut.
  • Fresh Kills premiered at Tribeca and the Red Sea festivals and was released in 2024 as her first feature as writer and director.
  • The film drew positive reviews but earned about $68,000 on a reported $2 million budget and is available to stream on Hulu.
  • During the 2024 press tour, she said backers offered $5 million if a man directed and told her women were viewed as less bankable.
  • Debra Messing, Don Cheadle, and Jerry O’Connell posted supportive comments on her video urging viewers to watch the film.