The Matchmaker – Director: Leonora Pitts
Overview: The Matchmaker is a funny and poignant short film that follows Sam and his mother Flora as she moves into her new retirement home (in the Independent Section, she’ll have you know). Sam becomes a sort of eHarmony anti-Alzheimer’s matchmaker with sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, and definitely surprising results. The Matchmaker celebrates the unique and vibrant atmosphere of the retirement community while conveying a sharp edge and hopeful ending. 11 minutes
Bube Maises – Director: Or Levy
Overview: A daughter uses postcards to re-create past moments for her mother, who is living with dementia. 6:21 minutes
***Virtual Film Viewings: Friday, December 4 – Monday, December 7
Zoom discussion with Bonnie Schechter, Director of Littman Memory Center at JCC MetroWest Monday, December 7 @ 1:15pm***
