Movie Monday Insights: The Genius Of Marian & Nebraska

add to outlook add to google calendar remind me

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014
7:00 PM

The Genius Of Marian is a visually rich, emotionally complex story about one family's struggle to come to terms with Alzheimer's disease. After Pam White is diagnosed at age 61 with early-onset Alzheimer's, life begins to change, slowly but irrevocably, for Pam and everyone around her. Her husband grapples with his role as it evolves from primary partner to primary caregiver. Pam's adult children find ways to show their love and support while mourning the gradual loss of their mother. Her eldest son, a filmmaker, Banker, records their conversations, allowing Pam to share memories of childhood and of her mother, the renowned painter Marian Williams Steele, who had Alzheimer's herself and died in 2001. 85min - 2013 - PG. geniusofmarian.com

As a background to the course do take a look at Nebraska, one of the best recent films and a great look at a father/son relationship coping with losses, curmudgeonly traits, and adapting to new realities. Trailer. Cast: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Stacy Keach

About Movie Monday Insights Series:
In this new series, from Movie Monday curator Bruce Saunders, films are the catalyst for learning. This season we’re focusing on the emotional and practical challenges for family and caregivers of people who are experiencing dementia, Alzheimers, and issues that come with aging.

The course is meant to be both entertaining and informative. We’ll have some local resource people as guests. Dialogue amongst participants is encouraged. A certificate of attendance will be provided for applicable continuing education credit programs.

The cost will be $32.50 for the whole series - or $8 at the door for individual events. All sessions at 7:00 pm, approximately 2 hour and 15 minuts at the Eric Martin Theatre - south entrance 1900 Block Fort Street. Pay online at www.moviemonday.ca or send cheque to Movie Monday Society, 2033 Chaucer St., Victoria V8R 1H6.