MOTHER’S DAY MEMORIES Tackles Alzheimer’s Struggle and Family Conflict

Alzheimer’s

LOS ANGELES, Calif.  January 25, 2021

This multi award-winning short film takes an intense, provocative look at the disease’s effect on a family – with a woman’s Alzheimer’s at the center of her son’s agitation and her husband’s denial. Her condition worsens, increasing the tension until tragedy and the exposure of a family secret ensue.

TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/499439818

 

FILM: https://mothersdaymemories.com

 

In the spirit of Oscar@ winner Still Alice, this touching story dispels myths about Alzheimer’s, while evoking compassion for those affected by the disease. Mother’s Day Memories is based on Writer-Producer-Actor Bill Hoversten’s own mother’s story. Cannes-nominated Matthew Michael Ross directs the cast of Jody Jaress, Conrad Bachman and Kat Kramer (daughter of Oscar@ nominee Stanley Kramer Director and Producer of Judgment at Nuremberg, High Noon, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and others).

The support organization Alzheimer’s LA praises the film, stating it “makes the case for understanding and empathy toward those struggling with Alzheimer’s.”

With the disease impacting a growing numbers of individuals  – as well as their loved ones and caregivers – Mother’s Day Memories could not be more timely.

 

QUOTES

 

“What a heartfelt film. I wish my own mother were here to celebrate her Birthday and ‘Mother’s Day.’” – Ed Asner, legendary Emmy-winning actor

 

“Makes the case for understanding and empathy toward those struggling with Alzheimer’s.” – Alzheimer’s L.A.

 

TRAILER

https://vimeo.com/499439818

 

IMDb LINKS

Film: https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt9168740

Director: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0743675

Producer: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0397011

 

WEBSITE: FILM

http://mothersdaymemories.com

 

WEBSITE: DIRECTOR

http://aonfilms.com

 

FB: DIRECTOR

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008596290367

 

FB: FILM

https://www.facebook.com/Mothers-Day-Memories-1937802306306772

 

 

CREDITS

JODY JARESS (MOTHER) – FRAGILE STORM, 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH

KAT KRAMER (MICHELLE) – TURNOVER, LITTLE FOCKERS

CONRAD BACHMANN (FATHER) – OUTBREAK, TREMORS

BILL HOVERSTEN (JOHN) – TOSH.0, LEE’D THE WAY

MATTHEW MICHAEL ROSS (DIRECTOR) – FOOD FOR THOUGHT, S.K.C.

 

FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

LA SHORTS, CHELSEA, LOUISVILLE, IDYLLWILD, HOLLYWOOD REEL INDEPENDENT, CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL

 

LIST OF AWARDS

IDYLLWILD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CINEMA – Indie Spirt Award

BEST SHORTS COMPETITION – Award of Excellence, Best Short

BEST SHORTS COMPETITION – Award of Excellence, Disability Issues

IndieFEST Film Awards – Award of Merit, Disability Issues

 

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