A fixed camera captures 74 minutes of life in a New York City apartment as Kathryn Arjomand navigates late-stage ALS with her family.
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A fixed camera captures 74 minutes of life in a New York City apartment as Kathryn Arjomand navigates late-stage ALS with her family.
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Synopsis
Kathryn Arjomand spends her days in a New York City apartment, confined to her bed by late-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She communicates using an eye-tracking keyboard while managing daily care with her husband Saïd and son Noah. The family navigates challenges like financial strain and conflicts with caregivers. Kathryn's wish is to live long enough to attend her daughter Minou’s wedding. Filmmakers Adam Isenberg, Noah Amir Arjomand, and Senem Tüzen capture these moments over 74 minutes of intimate observations.
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- See Kathryn's unique perspective on ALS care.
- Follow the family's emotional journey leading to a wedding.
- Meet the caregivers and their impact on daily life.
Did You Know
- Eat Your Catfish premiered at the 2021 IDFA in Amsterdam.
- The film won Best Documentary at the Istanbul International Film Festival in 2022.
- It received an Emmy for Outstanding Social Issue Documentary in 2024.
- The documentary has a runtime of 74 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Eat Your Catfish?
Eat Your Catfish was directed and produced by Adam Isenberg, Noah Amir Arjomand, and Senem Tüzen.
What condition does Kathryn Arjomand have in Eat Your Catfish?
Kathryn Arjomand is in the late stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which has left her paralyzed and reliant on mechanical ventilation.
When did Eat Your Catfish premiere on PBS?
Eat Your Catfish had its U.S. television premiere on July 24, 2023, on the PBS documentary strand POV.
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