Synopsis
Jeanette Alvarez-Basem, an ICU nurse in Chicagoland, navigates the challenges of patient care and labor strikes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Synopsis
Jeanette Alvarez-Basem, an ICU nurse in Chicagoland, faces the challenges of her profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. Captured through the lens of her son, Ben Basem, the film follows her as she balances night shifts with meetings of the Illinois Nurses Association. The documentary reveals her experiences with patient care, the emotional toll of accepting death, and the dynamics of labor strikes in the nursing community. It offers a personal look at the life of a healthcare worker in a crisis.
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Why Watch
- Meet ICU nurse Jeanette Alvarez-Basem in Chicago.
- Follow her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- See the impact of labor unions on healthcare workers.
Did You Know
- Jeanette Alvarez-Basem is an ICU nurse in Chicagoland.
- The film is directed by her son, Ben Basem.
- The documentary has a runtime of 29 minutes.
- It features the Illinois Nurses Association union meetings.
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Who is the main subject of the documentary 'Conversations Between Shifts'?
The main subject is Chicagoland ICU nurse Jeanette Alvarez-Basem.
What year was 'Conversations Between Shifts' released?
The documentary was released in 2021.
Who directed 'Conversations Between Shifts'?
The documentary was directed by Ben Basem.
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