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201997 minGdocumentary

The 5th Dementia Documentary

201997 minGdocumentary

A diverse band of former professionals now struggles to remember anything due to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's.

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Serene Meshel-Dillman

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A diverse band of former professionals now struggles to remember anything due to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's.

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Serene Meshel-Dillmandirector

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A band named The 5th Dementia features former professionals who face memory loss due to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's. They come from varied socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. The documentary follows their interactions as they create music together. Through rehearsals and performances, the members confront their challenges while engaging with each other through song. The film runs for 97 minutes and was released in 2019.

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