Caring Across Generations, a group that helps older adults and people with disabilities, is going to help pay for a movie called “Take Me Home.” They’ll also try to raise more money from generous donors.
Liz Sargent made a short movie called “Take Me Home” about her family. Now, she’s turning it into a longer movie with help from Caring Across Generations. The new movie will start filming this fall and come out next year. Caring Across Generations will also work on a big campaign when the movie launches.
In the short film, Liz tells a story about her two sisters dealing with their mom’s death. One sister has a disability, which is an important part of the story. Liz wanted to show her sister’s perspective, which isn’t often seen in movies.
Liz wrote about her movie in a magazine last November. She explained why the story was so personal, especially since it was filmed in her parents’ real house. Liz grew up with many siblings, some adopted and some her parents’ own.
Caring Across Generations wants Liz’s movie to start conversations about families and caregiving. They hope the movie will help people think differently about these topics.
The movie project is special because Liz’s family is deeply involved. Her mom acted in the short film, and Liz’s husband helped make it. Liz’s other sister and Liz herself are taking care of their disabled sister, Anna, who is also part of the movie.
Recently, Liz and Anna were at the White House for an event about supporting people with disabilities. Liz believes movies can be more inclusive if filmmakers are open to new ideas.
Caring Across Generations is excited about the movie project because it shows older adults and disabled people in a positive way. They want the movie to be made in a fair and inclusive way that respects everyone involved.