Director’s Statement

Everyone in this movie is going through some kind of release. Whether it’s Chris getting paroled from prison, or Carol coming to terms with what she wants out of life, or Hildy finding solace through making rebellious and secretive art. Outside In is an inversion of the familiar term “inside out,” and once Chris gets out of jail—back into the outside world—he finds himself getting “in” deeper than he ever imagined. Jay and Edie had to create their chemistry on the spot. They had to not only be at ease with one another, but we had to believe they were in love. They’re both such exquisite actors, unafraid to show vulnerability and emotional availability. They came at each other with wide open hearts, which was stunning to behold.