OUR DOCUMENTARY is coming to a theater near YOU! 🤗😆 🎥
From stage to the big screen, watch the story unfold in #SatisfiedMovie
Only in theaters September 30 — October 2!
After years of hard work, SATISFIED up on the big screen is a huge milestone for us. We would be so grateful if you could come out and support us! Link to tickets in my bio. #satisfiedfilm
MOVIE REVIEW
Satisfied
NR - 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2025
Runtime: 1h 24m
Director(s): Chris Bolan, Melissa Haizlip
Where to Watch: theatrical release on September 30, 2025
RAVING REVIEW: SATISFIED is as much about a moment in time as it is about one woman’s journey. Renée Elise Goldsberry’s story, captured with grace, bridges the gap between Broadway triumph and personal sacrifice. The documentary showcases her Tony-and Grammy-winning turn as Angelica Schuyler in ‘Hamilton’ alongside her journey to motherhood, reminding viewers that behind the artistry lie struggles with balance, identity, and resilience.
Directors Chris Bolan and Melissa Haizlip steer the film with an eye for vulnerability. They let Goldsberry narrate her life in her own way, juxtaposing archival performance footage, home videos, and candid present-day reflections. While ‘Hamilton’ remains the gravitational center—the show that made her a household name—the filmmakers resist making this merely a backstage tour. Instead, the spotlight widens to show the hidden costs of success and the social and family pressures that accompany it.
The emotional core of SATISFIED is motherhood. Goldsberry is open about the hardships of trying to build a family while maintaining a career in one of the most demanding professions in the entertainment industry. The documentary highlights the inequities women face, particularly in the performing arts, where ambition is often perceived as selfishness, while sacrifices are frequently overlooked. The balance between nurturing art and nurturing children is laid bare, often painfully. The film’s strength lies in its honesty: it never sugarcoats the exhaustion, frustration, or toll of trying to be present in two worlds at once.
Supporting voices like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Audra McDonald, and LaChanze provide context and praise, but they’re careful not to eclipse Goldsberry’s perspective. Instead, they highlight how her contributions elevated ‘Hamilton’ and reshaped Broadway representation...
My full review on my Letterboxd and www.OHMR.us
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Still buzzing from last night! Chris's film, @satisfieddoc , about @reneeelisegoldsberry 's incredible strength as a mother and artist, was absolutely moving. Huge thanks to @lin_manuel and @vegalteno for bringing it to @unitedpalacenyc to the most amazing audience. And then... the unthinkable happened. Renee, Lin, and @phillipasoo together, singing "Satisfied." My heart was overflowing! What a beautiful way to celebrate #womenshistorymonth and #HamilTen. 😍🤯
Saw my favorite comedian perform and then bumped into him @wynnlasvegas . Such a great guy, and absolutely genius #comedian. Thanks @natebargatze 🙏🏼♥️ and thank you @chris.bolan for taking us to the show ♥️.
Happy 96th birthday to this amazing woman! We love you! Thank-you for being a trailblazer for LGBTQI rights and for sharing your beautiful love story with the world! We love you! #asecretlove #asecretlovenetflix #pathenschel #loveislove #terrydonahue
