Short films about birth, loss, and becoming after leaving the Mormon religion.
Chapter oneThe origin story
Leaving the Most Mormon Town in America14:38
What I Replaced the Mormon Church With5:55
This might be the answer.5:48
The dark side of my Mormon Mission24:56
Born Again (After Mormonism)26:30
Good BoyFree on YouTube @kysondana
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In ten months, the films and the podcast interviews about them have been seen nearly a million times.
Maurizio & Zaya Benazzo
Directors, The Wisdom of Trauma
“Kyson’s work moved us deeply. Honest, sincere, touching.”
John & Margi Dehlin
Hosts, Mormon Stories podcast
“It is no small thing to create such beauty—the deep kind that resonates, stirs, moves, and heals.”
Nicholas Maher
Creative Director, Rivian
“Incredible. No notes. A timeless story. Super rare. Bravo.”
by Kyson Dana
7 minutes in - this is the best video I’ve seen on YouTube in the last year or 2. Brilliant story telling and editing. A labor of love and authenticity and as a viewer I greatly appreciate it ❤️
I’m sobbing. This is so so so beautifully done! I feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I need to be. Thank you for sharing your story and being so open and vulnerable.
My life trajectory is very different from yours and yet...there are elements of your story that resonate with me because they feel universal in nature. I’m delighted that you are still here to create and feel oh so fortunate to be able to experience your work.
This is an amazingly told story. Great story telling. Feels like a movie!
The video was beautiful to watch, but even more moving was the feeling of being seen. Our experiences may vary, yet the emotions are shared. Thank you for giving voice to our story.
7 minutes in - this is the best video I’ve seen on YouTube in the last year or 2. Brilliant story telling and editing. A labor of love and authenticity and as a viewer I greatly appreciate it ❤️
I’m sobbing. This is so so so beautifully done! I feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I need to be. Thank you for sharing your story and being so open and vulnerable.
My life trajectory is very different from yours and yet...there are elements of your story that resonate with me because they feel universal in nature. I’m delighted that you are still here to create and feel oh so fortunate to be able to experience your work.
This is an amazingly told story. Great story telling. Feels like a movie!
The video was beautiful to watch, but even more moving was the feeling of being seen. Our experiences may vary, yet the emotions are shared. Thank you for giving voice to our story.
7 minutes in - this is the best video I’ve seen on YouTube in the last year or 2. Brilliant story telling and editing. A labor of love and authenticity and as a viewer I greatly appreciate it ❤️
I’m sobbing. This is so so so beautifully done! I feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I need to be. Thank you for sharing your story and being so open and vulnerable.
My life trajectory is very different from yours and yet...there are elements of your story that resonate with me because they feel universal in nature. I’m delighted that you are still here to create and feel oh so fortunate to be able to experience your work.
This is an amazingly told story. Great story telling. Feels like a movie!
The video was beautiful to watch, but even more moving was the feeling of being seen. Our experiences may vary, yet the emotions are shared. Thank you for giving voice to our story.
7 minutes in - this is the best video I’ve seen on YouTube in the last year or 2. Brilliant story telling and editing. A labor of love and authenticity and as a viewer I greatly appreciate it ❤️
I’m sobbing. This is so so so beautifully done! I feel seen in ways I didn’t even know I need to be. Thank you for sharing your story and being so open and vulnerable.
My life trajectory is very different from yours and yet...there are elements of your story that resonate with me because they feel universal in nature. I’m delighted that you are still here to create and feel oh so fortunate to be able to experience your work.
This is an amazingly told story. Great story telling. Feels like a movie!
The video was beautiful to watch, but even more moving was the feeling of being seen. Our experiences may vary, yet the emotions are shared. Thank you for giving voice to our story.
I admire your ability to use art to heal and transform, and I feel blessed to be able to witness it as you share these breathtaking films with the world. This is art in the purest sense, and it’s breathtaking and moving.
You are officially my hero today! Thank you for your courage, grace, and vulnerability in sharing your story. It resonates more than you probably realize 🙏🏻
I am 74 years old and just coming into my own. It has been worth the wait. Your story completely resonated with me. I just sat down with my four year old self and told her that she would be OK and that we would do this together.
Thanks for sharing such a beautifully rendered story. Our stories may differ, but I think many of us have gone through the destruction of an identity we can no longer bear. I am glad you made it to the other side.
Hey man, I love your videos. They are so high-quality and impactful and real, and I can feel the emotions you convey through your art. Please keep creating ❤
I admire your ability to use art to heal and transform, and I feel blessed to be able to witness it as you share these breathtaking films with the world. This is art in the purest sense, and it’s breathtaking and moving.
You are officially my hero today! Thank you for your courage, grace, and vulnerability in sharing your story. It resonates more than you probably realize 🙏🏻
I am 74 years old and just coming into my own. It has been worth the wait. Your story completely resonated with me. I just sat down with my four year old self and told her that she would be OK and that we would do this together.
Thanks for sharing such a beautifully rendered story. Our stories may differ, but I think many of us have gone through the destruction of an identity we can no longer bear. I am glad you made it to the other side.
Hey man, I love your videos. They are so high-quality and impactful and real, and I can feel the emotions you convey through your art. Please keep creating ❤
I admire your ability to use art to heal and transform, and I feel blessed to be able to witness it as you share these breathtaking films with the world. This is art in the purest sense, and it’s breathtaking and moving.
You are officially my hero today! Thank you for your courage, grace, and vulnerability in sharing your story. It resonates more than you probably realize 🙏🏻
I am 74 years old and just coming into my own. It has been worth the wait. Your story completely resonated with me. I just sat down with my four year old self and told her that she would be OK and that we would do this together.
Thanks for sharing such a beautifully rendered story. Our stories may differ, but I think many of us have gone through the destruction of an identity we can no longer bear. I am glad you made it to the other side.
Hey man, I love your videos. They are so high-quality and impactful and real, and I can feel the emotions you convey through your art. Please keep creating ❤
I admire your ability to use art to heal and transform, and I feel blessed to be able to witness it as you share these breathtaking films with the world. This is art in the purest sense, and it’s breathtaking and moving.
You are officially my hero today! Thank you for your courage, grace, and vulnerability in sharing your story. It resonates more than you probably realize 🙏🏻
I am 74 years old and just coming into my own. It has been worth the wait. Your story completely resonated with me. I just sat down with my four year old self and told her that she would be OK and that we would do this together.
Thanks for sharing such a beautifully rendered story. Our stories may differ, but I think many of us have gone through the destruction of an identity we can no longer bear. I am glad you made it to the other side.
Hey man, I love your videos. They are so high-quality and impactful and real, and I can feel the emotions you convey through your art. Please keep creating ❤
Thank you Kyson. You are not alone and after hearing you beautifully explain what is going on with you, neither am I. Thank you for giving words to what’s been going on with me.
Your content is deep thoughtful and I’ve learned a lot from the two films that I’ve watched. I also wanted to say that your filmmaking is top-notch. It’s so beautiful & striking actually. the combo of the content and visuals is stunning in my opinion. Keep doing what you’re doing.
One of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and commitment to tell your story. I have heard you
Truly meaningful, powerful, stunning. This is award winning incredible art. I hope it can be seen by many.
Incredibly beautiful stunning and engaging film! This was a brave and meaningful but deeply personal project. Thanks for sharing it with the world <3
Thank you Kyson. You are not alone and after hearing you beautifully explain what is going on with you, neither am I. Thank you for giving words to what’s been going on with me.
Your content is deep thoughtful and I’ve learned a lot from the two films that I’ve watched. I also wanted to say that your filmmaking is top-notch. It’s so beautiful & striking actually. the combo of the content and visuals is stunning in my opinion. Keep doing what you’re doing.
One of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and commitment to tell your story. I have heard you
Truly meaningful, powerful, stunning. This is award winning incredible art. I hope it can be seen by many.
Incredibly beautiful stunning and engaging film! This was a brave and meaningful but deeply personal project. Thanks for sharing it with the world <3
Thank you Kyson. You are not alone and after hearing you beautifully explain what is going on with you, neither am I. Thank you for giving words to what’s been going on with me.
Your content is deep thoughtful and I’ve learned a lot from the two films that I’ve watched. I also wanted to say that your filmmaking is top-notch. It’s so beautiful & striking actually. the combo of the content and visuals is stunning in my opinion. Keep doing what you’re doing.
One of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and commitment to tell your story. I have heard you
Truly meaningful, powerful, stunning. This is award winning incredible art. I hope it can be seen by many.
Incredibly beautiful stunning and engaging film! This was a brave and meaningful but deeply personal project. Thanks for sharing it with the world <3
Thank you Kyson. You are not alone and after hearing you beautifully explain what is going on with you, neither am I. Thank you for giving words to what’s been going on with me.
Your content is deep thoughtful and I’ve learned a lot from the two films that I’ve watched. I also wanted to say that your filmmaking is top-notch. It’s so beautiful & striking actually. the combo of the content and visuals is stunning in my opinion. Keep doing what you’re doing.
One of the most beautiful videos I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and commitment to tell your story. I have heard you
Truly meaningful, powerful, stunning. This is award winning incredible art. I hope it can be seen by many.
Incredibly beautiful stunning and engaging film! This was a brave and meaningful but deeply personal project. Thanks for sharing it with the world <3