Facing the Wind

Overview

Linda and Carla each care for their beloved spouses who are living with Lewy body dementia. Eager to learn and share information with others, Linda starts a podcast with Curry, who has the disease, and a community of support groups begins to grow. Linda and Jim decide to go on an epic road trip, and Carla quits her job to devote her time to Patrick. As life becomes overwhelming, their online support group is a lifeline. Intimate, raw, and full of life, this moving portrait gracefully explores the stark realities of caregiving.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 20, 2024

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Director

Deirdre Fishel

Producer

Yo-Yo Ma,Renée Fleming,Tony Heriza,David Hyde Pierce

Cinematography

Eric Phillips-Horst

Music

Chad Cannon

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt34730477