Looking For My Anchor follows filmmaker Erica Jordan as she navigates profound personal losses—the passing of her mother from Alzheimer’s, the loss of her home, end of her relationship, and her son’s departure for college. Her journey unfolds aboard her small boat in a picturesque yet struggling waterfront community within an affluent California county.
 

Central to Erica’s story is her deepening connection with a seasoned anchor out, whose own battles with a severe storm and displacement mirror her struggles. The film captures the beauty and hardship of the waterfront through the lens of a young advocate living on her boat and a former artist whose archival footage poignantly reveals how instability has shaped creative expression over time. Erica’s reflections, documented through video journals and home movies, offer a raw glimpse into her life as a single mother grappling with housing instability. These intertwined stories weave a rich, emotional tapestry that explores the beauty of the waterfront, the pain of loss, and Erica’s quest for a lasting anchor amidst life’s tumultuous waters.