Screenings with Q&As
In April 2026, Goodbye Breasts! went on a national tour of Picturehouse cinemas. Here’s a clip of audience’s reactions to the documentary.
Goodbye Breasts! is a 70-minute documentary that chronicles the inspiring and offbeat recovery of Joanna Callaghan, a two-time hereditary cancer patient who takes a radically creative approach to healing after breast cancer treatment.
Following a double mastectomy, Joanna reclaims her body in the most unexpected ways—building a giant inflatable breast, devising song-and-dance routines inspired by post-surgery exercises, and throwing a party to celebrate breasts. Her journey is not just one of physical healing but also a powerful exploration of body acceptance and resilience.
Through a blend of self-shot footage, animation, and archival clips, the film brings humour and heart to the sensitive topic of breast cancer recovery. Joanna’s imaginative outlook shines through as she revisits her treatment, reconnects with family, and meets others to share stories. Along the way, she faces the emotional toll of illness, navigates her own transformation, and demonstrates the power of creativity as a tool for survival.
In this raw yet uplifting documentary, Goodbye Breasts! delivers a message of hope and joy, shedding light on the deeply personal and universal experiences of those affected by breast cancer. Joanna’s journey is both deeply individual and part of the larger conversation on illness, recovery, and the importance of community. With an inventive approach and a fresh perspective on breast cancer, this documentary inspires viewers to find humour, hope, and healing even in the most difficult circumstances.
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Screenings
7 May - Little Theatre Cinema Bath, Mark Beresford, Consultant Oncologist, Royal United Hospital Bath and Chair of UK Breast Cancer Group
6 May - Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton London, Yulia Baynham, PalB2 carrier and advocate
5 May - Phoenix Picturehouse Oxford, Toral Gathani, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Oxford University Hospitals and Associate Professor, Cancer Epidemeiology Unit, Oxford University
3 May - Broadway Nottingham
28 April - City Screen Picturehouse York, Matt Harper Hardcastle, CEO and Artistic Director, Next Door But One, Community Arts
22 April - Arts Picturehouse Cambridge, Marc Tischkowitz, Professor and Honary NHS Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics, Cambridge University
21 April - Cinema City Picturehouse Norwich, Simon Pain, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
15 April - Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley London, Katrina Jacobs Sarig, Executive Director & Founder, Cancestry
14 April - Duke's at Komedia, Brighton, Richard Simcock, Consultant Oncologist & Chief Medical Officer Macmillan Cancer Support.
