How Zach Braff's own struggle with grief inspired 'A Good Person' | Nightline

Actor and filmmaker Zach Braff spoke with ABC News' Byron Pitts about his new drama film starring Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman and Molly Shannon.

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[aprilreynolds]

This movie and Florence Pugh just blew my mind. One of the very best movies I have ever seen. Unbelievable feeling when you can connect with a movie on this level. This movie should have won every award. Just wow.

[ayandsf]

I just watched this movie. I literally cried the entire way through. As a recovering addict myself, it really spoke to me. Beautifully acted. A must see.

[hc]

No wonder this movie was so raw and authentic it came from Zach’s own grief. How powerful. Thank you

[robynschwebe]

He seems really genuine and serious about what he does

[catha.j.stuart]

Glad to see Zach Braff still directing! I did enjoy Garden State

[catherinecangiano]

I love this interview, deep in grief about losing my father recently 😢

[millymillymilly]

To think he was going through that and at the same time the world was attacking him because they thought he was too old for Florence, and look how much he loves and respects her.

[sandihill]

A good interview. Well done and thank you both

[michaeld.williamsiii]

Certainly struggling through my darkest depths of grief over my, recent loss of my beloved. Adopted mom & missing my dad even tremendously.😪💔😢 It’s just hard being here, parentless in my thirties and alone/isolated.💔😔💔 I appreciate your openness Zach Braff…

[jordannoel]

this movie was incredible, if anyone is on the fence about seeing it, just do it.

[laneblake]

Everyone needs a life preserver at some point in their life. Thank-you

[jedionboard]

Zach, you must be so proud of this film, , its a wonderful film, it hit me hard, made me cry and laugh, , , thank you Zach.

[mauriciohalo]

Just saw it, but I guess I could connect to that pain pill addiction. I walked off in tears.!! It’s an incredible ❤❤❤ 🎭 🎞️ 🎥

[emiliobello]

I remember seeing him when he was young in Scrubs

[redrobin]

its hard movie to watch but Florence Pugh is brilliant in this film

[Sarahlynn]

@zachbraff is hands down so underrated! Scrubs was just scratching the surface ❤

[zigniingiz]

I loved this guy in scrubs i like gow he is trying new things and making it work and morgan freeman is in the movie

[marvelfan]

I feel so bad for what he went through

[ShellyBomb]

I can't wait to see "A Good Person" - but sorry to hear Zach & Florence are no longer a couple ...

[KatieArpino]

How lucky is florence to have someone as genuine and as talented as zach call her his muse? Garden State is such a great film and Scrubs was and still is hilarious, i look forward to seeing this film