90 Years Young
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This is the story of a life 90 years in the making, told through the memories of those who know it best.
My grandmother suffers from dementia, a terrible disease that affects my family in many ways.
Filming my family and listening to them recount the moments they’ve shared with my grandmother left me bittersweet — grateful to have experienced those times with them but upset at my grandmother’s current mental state.
The greatest thing about film is it allows us to step back in time and relive parts we often forget about. I always questioned my mother for filming every aspect of our lives often complaining that “no one is ever going to watch this.” I’m just glad my mother never listened to me.
Jennifer
December 26, 2010 at 12:59 am //
Michael, you have a gift for storytelling and the love that went into this, from all of you, is beautiful to see.
Kylie S.
April 26, 2011 at 11:28 am //
…another video that brought so many tears to my eyes. You are so talented and captured an incredible story for your family to treasure through the generations. My grandmother also suffered from Dementia – god rest her soul – so i can relate in so many ways. Thank you for sharing… [and i still have you on my wedding "want" list - keep you posted]
Bobbie
May 12, 2011 at 1:01 pm //
My own mother is in this same place! We have only just begun!
Truly an inspiration ! Thank you!
Jared Wortley
June 6, 2011 at 1:40 pm //
Michael
Wonderful Story! I agree with Jennifer, you have a gift for storytelling. Pulls at the heart strings. Great job. Inspiring.
MichaelJustinFilms
June 6, 2011 at 1:58 pm //
Thank you for the kind words — Jen too!
Simon Palmer
September 12, 2011 at 3:38 am //
A wonderful tribute. Just beautiful. Well done.
MichaelJustinFilms
September 14, 2011 at 7:35 am //
Thank you Simon — she’s a special woman