Screenings with Q&As

Join Joanna & leading experts to explore how medicine, community and creativity come together in healing.

Book Tickets

  • April 14 | Brighton, 6.15pm

    Duke's at Komedia, Brighton

    Richard Simcock, Consultant Oncologist & Chief Medical Officer Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • April 15 | East Finchley, 8pm

    Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley

    Katrina Jacobs Sarig, Executive Director & Founder, Cancestry

  • April 21 | Norwich, 6.15pm

    Cinema City Picturehouse, Norwich

    Simon Pain, Consultant Breast surgeon, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  • April 22 | Cambridge, 6.15pm

    Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge

    Marc Tischkowitz, Professor and Honorary NHS Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics, Cambridge.

  • April 28 | York, 6.15pm

    City Screen Picturehouse, York

    Matt Harper-Hardcastle, CEO and Artistic Director, Next Door But One, Community Arts

  • May 3 | Nottingham*, 12 noon

    Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

    All profits will support the Nottingham Hospitals Charity Arts Programme. *Screening only

  • May 5 | Oxford, 5.45pm

    Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford

    Toral Gathani, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Oxford University Hospitals & Associate Professor, Cancer Epidemiology Unit, Oxford University

  • May 6 | Brixton, 6.30pm

    The Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton

    Yulia Baynham, PalB2 advocate

  • May 7 | Bath, 6.30pm

    Little Theatre Cinema, Bath

    Mark Beresford, Consultant Oncologist, Royal United Hospital Bath & Chair of UK Breast Cancer Group.

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.

Watch the trailer

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