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 About the Film
One
family’s very personal story of their father’s 33-year
battle with Parkinson’s disease, and their long struggle
to at first come to terms with him and then with one another.
It’s a story of a man’s courageous and stubborn
determination to retain his independence even to the very
end, and a loving family’s efforts to weather crisis
after crisis as they watch the one they love slowly robbed
of his ability to care for himself by this debilitating disease. |
What People Are Saying!
“Louie, Louie: A Portrait in Parkinson’s
is an extremely powerful documentary putting special
emphasis on spouses and children in the role of caregivers.
It is a great catalyst for group discussion and especially
beneficial for neurology students in training.”
- Dr. Daniel Tarsy, Vice Chairman, Dept. of
Neurology, Harvard Medical School |
"This
film shows the effects of a degenerative illness (Parkinson's
disease) and what it takes in courage and humor for each member
of the family to make it through. Essential viewing for
all health care professionals involved in the care of
long-term illness."
Delaina Walker-Batson,
Director, The Stroke Center-Dallas, Texas Woman's
University |
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“The video Louie,
Louie A Portrait In Parkinson's is very enlightening
for Parkinson's patients and caregivers alike.
It shows
the struggle that those affected by Parkinson's endure
on a day-to-day basis and also the trials and heartache
that caregivers experience.
I would recommend it for
both patients and caregivers.”
Etta Slaughter
RN, BSN, M.Ed. Manager, Staff Development,
The Visiting Nurse Association
of Texas |
“ A powerful intimate
portrait that touches on caregiver issues, this film
is highly recommended.”
Video Librarian |
"I wish someone had
shown me a film like this early in my professional career"
Sandra
Curtis, Speech Language Pathologist, The Stroke Center-Dallas |
“ Louie, Louie:
A Portrait in Parkinson’s is a poignant,
honest, real-life experience of what it means to encounter
a life changing illness in the family.
This film invokes
greater understanding, not only of the trajectory of
his illness, but of the complexity of family relationships
throughout life.
I highly recommend Louie, Louie.
Janet Dahm, Associate Professor
of Nursing, Saint Xavier University |
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| “This film puts a
witty face to a tragic disease, making this intimate
portrayal in Parkinson’s shine all the more. Thanks
to Louie’s sense of humor and striking character,
this enlightening film reminds audiences of how important
it is to find a cure.” Kathleen McInnis,
Programming Director, Palm Springs, International
Festival of Short Film |
“I have seen many
personal portraits and this is one of the strongest --
you will be very moved. Allen and Cynthia are real treasures
to the Dallas area..”
- Bart Weiss, Festival Director, Dallas Video
Festival |
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News:
"Louie,
Louie" takes
look at family and caregiving - August 8, 2006, Dallas
Morning News CLICK
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