Benny & Joon (1993) ft. Pat Green: You Need Me to Be Broken
Beth and Michelle welcome writer, artist, activist, and GenX Watch founder Pat Green for his first visit to the show and a deeply personal conversation about Benny & Joon. What initially appears to be an eccentric Johnny Depp romance reveals a compassionate story about neurodivergence, trauma, caregiving, illiteracy, dignity, and the right to build a life without being reduced to a diagnosis.
Joon has routines, sensory needs, meltdowns, artistic interests, adult desires, and a fierce need for agency. Sam never tries to cure or control her. He waits for permission, follows her lead, and offers…
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