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Disney's Versa: A Heartfelt Journey Through Grief

1/6/2026

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Story summary

Malcon Pierce, the artistic director of Disney's short film Versa, drew inspiration from losing a child.
The film explores grief, love, and acceptance through a couple's journey.
Pierce and his wife faced pregnancy complications that ended in the loss of their son, Cooper.
Their involvement in infant loss groups shows how couples process grief and shapes the message Pierce hopes Versa conveys to encourage viewers to embrace their scars.

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Story summary

Malcon Pierce, the artistic director of Disney's short film Versa, drew inspiration from losing a child.
The film explores grief, love, and acceptance through a couple's journey.
Pierce and his wife faced pregnancy complications that ended in the loss of their son, Cooper.
Their involvement in infant loss groups shows how couples process grief and shapes the message Pierce hopes Versa conveys to encourage viewers to embrace their scars.