The movie "Her Name Was Christa" follows Stephen, a socially awkward telemarketer, as he tries to alleviate his loneliness by seeking out a prostitute for "The Girlfriend Experience." He quickly meets Christa, a streetwise call girl who agrees to fulfil his needs. Despite their initial transactional relationship, they develop a deep emotional connection as they spend more time together.
As they grow closer, Stephen confides in Christa about his past traumas, including the death of his wife and child. Christa, in turn, reveals her own struggles with addiction and her ambition to start a new life. They begin to plan for a future together, even though their relationship is illicit and unconventional.
However, their happiness is cut short when Christa suddenly dies in a tragic accident. Devastated and grief-stricken, Stephen refuses to let go of her memory. He becomes obsessed with preserving her memory and preventing her from being forgotten by the world. As his obsession grows, he becomes more and more unstable, leading to a shocking ending.
"Her Name Was Christa" explores themes of love, loss, and obsession. It showcases a complex portrayal of a flawed character and raises questions about how far someone would go to keep the one person they've always wanted. The film stars Shianne Daye as Christa and James L. Edwards as Stephen and is directed by James L. Edwards.