June 13, 2016
POV Original Post Pam has been in the later stages of Alzheimer’s over the last year and, on June 6th, died peacefully at home with her family sitting by her side. POV extends our heartfelt condolences to Pam’s family and all of her loved ones. “Pamela Steele White, gifted therapist and beloved mother, wife, and Read the full article…
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May 15, 2015
We are thrilled to announce our theatrical screening of our short documentary A Marriage to Remember. The film screens May 22nd as part of Bertha DocHouse’s Mental Health Awareness month. A Marriage to Remember, is a loving portrait that looks at how Alzheimer’s has affected my parent’s marriage. Included in the piece is footage from both The Genius Read the full article…
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February 9, 2015
Despite last Monday being the ‘worst weather event in years’ we had an amazing screening of the Genius of Marian on Capitol Hill! Members of the Executive and Congressional branches, members of the National Alzheimer’s Advisory Council and the general public turned out to watch the film and talk about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving. We screened the film Read the full article…
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January 23, 2015
We are thrilled to announce a special Congressional Screening of The Genius of Marian Monday, January 26 • 6:00 PM RSVP here. U.S. Capitol Vistor Center Washington, DC • 20515 Watch the trailer here. Speakers: David Hyde Pierce, Emcee Senator Debbie Stabenow Ed White and Devon White Angelini (featured in the film) Guests can Read the full article…
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April 2, 2014
This morning Abigail Jones was on CSPAN discussing her article on Alzheimer’s disease that appeared in Newsweek last week, which featured the White family.
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March 31, 2014
I wish more than anything to have one day with my mom, my mom as I remember her, of whole mind and body, and to talk to her like we used to talk. I have faith that if enough brilliant minds are given the resources they need to find a cure, we can end the epidemic and make Alzheimer’s a thing of the past.
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March 20, 2014
And as my mothers memories are fading what I love about being with her now IS the feeling of being in the present; holding hands and physical touch, feeling the wind blow, singing along to a song on the radio – being in the present endures.
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March 10, 2014
Anna, Dylan and I are preparing to head down to San Diego to participate in the ASA conference. We are going down to receive the Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Award, presented by the Family Caregiver Alliance.
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March 4, 2014
We are thrilled to be screening the film as a part of the Aging in Maine Screening Tour. It is an extension of a collaboration with a festival, and organization and collection of people that we love.
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February 21, 2014
We had a week of amazing screenings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston – Jan. 22-30. A particularly special run for us, because of all the friends and family who came out to pack the house for a solid week.
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February 20, 2014
I was recently interviewed by Simon Hodgson for a great piece that is up now on the California College of the Arts website – my Alma Mater :). We discussed both The Genius of Marian and also the transition from art school to documentary. Thanks Simon!
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February 15, 2014
First TUGG screening SOLD OUT! The Genius of Marian in Santa Monica CA on Monday, February 10th.
Thank you to Monaliza Morete for hosting such a great event on February 10th at the Laemmle Monicas in Santa Monica.
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January 13, 2014
Q&A session immediately following each screening with:
David Shenk, advisor to the film The Genius of Marian, and Senior Advisor to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and Phyllis Rappaport, founding board member of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
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