Personal Storytelling: Ross Killeen, Director of Don't Forget to Remember shares about his collab with Irish artist & caregiver, creatives tackling Alzheimer's stories & the importance of support networks

Episode 18 October 22, 2024 00:28:33
Personal Storytelling: Ross Killeen, Director of Don't Forget to Remember shares about his collab with Irish artist & caregiver, creatives tackling Alzheimer's stories & the importance of support networks
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Personal Storytelling: Ross Killeen, Director of Don't Forget to Remember shares about his collab with Irish artist & caregiver, creatives tackling Alzheimer's stories & the importance of support networks

Oct 22 2024 | 00:28:33

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Show Notes

Ross Killeen is an award-winning Irish filmmaker and the founder of the production company Motherland. His latest documentary, Don't Forget to Remember, highlights the personal impact of Alzheimer’s disease and has received acclaim for its moving portrayal of those affected.

In this episode  Ross shares about his filmmaking journey, the challenges faced in creating this moving portrayal, and the universal resonance of the film. Discover how storytelling and art can foster healing and bring important issues to the forefront.

Visit the website here; https://www.dontforgettorememberfilm.com/ and please follow its Instagram page to get the latest updates when the film will be showing in a screen near you! https://www.instagram.com/dontforgettorememberfilm/

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