Mimi and Dona
Approximately 4.6 million Americans care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a reality faced by a Texas mother and her daughter.
Synopsis
Approximately 4.6 million Americans care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a reality faced by a Texas mother and her daughter.
Synopsis
Mimi, a 92-year-old mother from Texas, has cared for her daughter Dona for 64 years. Dona has an intellectual disability, and as Mimi ages, she faces the difficult task of finding a suitable home for her daughter. The film captures their close relationship and the challenges of caregiving, reflecting the experiences of approximately 4.6 million Americans who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Moments of humor punctuate the emotional narrative, revealing the impact on three generations of their family.
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