Film Festival Update: AlzAuthors Film Fest 2025 has Launched!
Sep 03, 2025 11:31 pm
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Hello,
Our film festival has launched with 5 incredible films created by filmmakers sharing their own personal dementia stories. Thank you for registering to watch the films and attend our film discussions. This promises to be an informational, insightful series of events for those concerned about Alzheimer's and dementia.
Why a Film Festival? Many of our authors have branched out beyond books—creating films, podcasts, poetry, and music inspired by personal experiences with Alzheimer's and dementia. We're putting a spotlight on those creative works that open our eyes and hearts to the many facets of caring, living, and loving through dementia.
How Does It Work? From September through December, immerse yourself in unique films. Watch at your own pace, from wherever you are, on whatever device you prefer. After viewing, you’re invited to join us for live, interactive Zoom discussions with the filmmakers themselves. Bring your thoughts, questions, and curiosity!
The Lineup
- September:
- Planet A by Mary Crescenzo—A poetic, theatrical journey into the world of Alzheimer’s, bringing real voices and experiences to the stage and screen. 112 minutes
- No Country for Old People by Susie Singer Carter—A riveting, three-part investigative documentary (as seen on Amazon Prime!) exposing the challenges of memory care facilities. We're viewing Part One. 118 minutes
- October:
- Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia by Frank Silverstein—A heartfelt short film capturing the loving but difficult realities of caregiving for two parents with dementia. 15 minutes
- November:
- Wine, Women and Dementia by Kitty Norton—Join Kitty as she travels cross-country to meet other caregivers, forming community and sharing laughter, tears, and hard-earned wisdom. 127 minutes
- December:
- The Present by C. Nathan Brown—A moving family drama about navigating grief and togetherness after losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s. 21 minutes
Get all the details on the blog.
Help Me Out
When you registered for the film festival you should have received an email with all of the film links. Please let me know whether or not you received it (reply to this email). I want to make sure the system is working and everyone is getting what they need. Thanks. Marianne
In case you did not get the email with all of the links to the films and film discussions here they are:
"Planet A": Free on YouTube
This copyrighted production is for viewing by AlzAuthors Film Festival registrants only and not to be copied or shared.
"No Country for Old People" - Part 1 free on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/1057418686/ae990b40a6?share=copy
Please watch Parts 2 & 3 on Amazon Prime Video, $4.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DC8TPH7R
"Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia" - $3.99
https://terranova.org/film-catalog/lousy-love-in-the-time-of-dementia/
"Wine, Women, and Dementia" - $10.00 or free on PBS
A PBS Exclusive one-hour version is now playing on local PBS stations around the U.S. Check here to see if it's playing in your area: https://www.pbs.org/video/wine-women-dementia-afhkl7/
Starting November 1st, an exclusive link to the FULL documentary will be emailed to all participants. $10.00
"The Present" - Free on YouTube
Please rate, review, and recommend all of the films wherever you view them.
We look forward to seeing you at the film discussions:
Mary Crescenzo, "Planet A," September 8, 2 pm EDT
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85446049842?pwd=BiQwu6bvzbzln3hb3gXBq4Ej5b2AqJ.1
Susie Singer Carter, "No Country for Old People," September 22, 2 pm EDT
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86475396463?pwd=ubBvDywTbx2Lah78zyTrPh4vr0MerQ.1
Frank Silverstein, "Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia," October 6, 2 pm EDT
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83089835119?pwd=46UpjPJWvtLnGzr2VQHIQe1n8nFWyv.1
Kitty Norton, "Wine, Women, and Dementia," November 10, 2 pm EDT
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89380209019?pwd=sUST9QMEal4HNWYX2g56ZbsAf3dBfZ.1
C. Nathan Brown, "The Present," December 8, 2 pm EDT
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81958321881?pwd=0H0mibGTovTdaKMWpZAwFMPBfVcOBB.1
Ready to Join Us?
- Watch the films at your leisure.
- Meet the creators in exclusive post-screening Zoom events.
- Share this email with everyone you know in Dementia World, especially caregivers who may be looking for valuable information and inspiration for their caregiving journeys.
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Let’s gather together for this inspiring series, learn from each other, and celebrate a decade of stories that matter. Please forward this email to friends, family, and anyone who would enjoy these important films.
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