In this powerful and unflinching conversation, award-winning photojournalist turned filmmaker Amanda Mustard joins host Rosalia Rivera to discuss her deeply personal HBO documentary "Great Photo, Lovely Life." This groundbreaking film examines eight years of Amanda's journey to confront generational trauma within her family following decades of sexual abuse committed by her grandfather. Amanda's courageous work doesn't just expose family secrets; it reveals the devastating ripple effects of abuse, complicity, and the complex dynamics that protect perpetrators while silencing survivors. Through her investigative lens turned inward, she explores how families protect abusers, how silence becomes a survival mechanism, and how breaking cycles of generational trauma requires confronting the most uncomfortable truths. This conversation illuminates the nuanced reality of how incest and family abuse operate, why speaking up becomes dangerous, and how healing can begin with understanding rather than judgment. Whether you're a survivor seeking validation, supporting a loved one who's experienced trauma, or trying to understand how these cycles perpetuate, this episode offers profound insights into one of society's most challenging issues. Content Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about sexual abuse, incest, and family trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening.