Alzheimer’s Association
presents free documentary

The Oscar-nominated film presents
a novel viewpoint on dementia

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Star-Bulletin staff

A film acclaimed by Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune as the best he's seen about Alzheimer's disease will be shown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Kakaako Room at Ward Warehouse.

The Alzheimer's Association is presenting the film, "Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter," about a caregiver's journey through the disease.

The documentary, by Deborah Hoffmann, features her 87-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the early 1980s.

The 47-year-old author said she had watched every film she could on Alzheimer's, and they were "depressing and tragic. But that's not the whole truth, and it's not helpful to caregivers."

She said she wanted to make something different, "and it's just my nature to see humor."

The film received a 1995 Academy Award nomination and some heavy criticism from people in the caregiving community.

Oahu neighborhood support group facilitators will lead a group discussion after the 45-minute film on key issues identified in the movie and share personal experiences.

There is no fee for the film, but donations may be made. For more information or to make reservations, call 591-2771.