The Patron Saints
Brief Synopsis
Read More
North America will soon have its largest elderly population in history, and the role of nursing homes will become more and more significant. Here, we take a look at one particular home for the the aged and disabled. Questions about treatment and care are not the focus here. Instead, what takes cente
Cast & Crew
Read More
Melanie Shatzky
Director
Brian Cassidy
Cinematographer
Brian Cassidy
Editor
Brian Cassidy
Producer
Melanie Shatzky
Producer
Melanie Shatzky
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Cinereach
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 12m
Synopsis
North America will soon have its largest elderly population in history, and the role of nursing homes will become more and more significant. Here, we take a look at one particular home for the the aged and disabled. Questions about treatment and care are not the focus here. Instead, what takes center stage are the patients. As we observe day-to-day life at the institution, the patients' stories and situations range from being haunting to heartbreaking. Medication routines, emotional family visits and patient interactions reveal an almost surreal look at the reality these patients face.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Cinereach
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 12m
