Broken Memories is a 2017 American drama film written by Frankie Lauderdale, directed by Michael Worth, and distributed by Freestyle Digital Media. The film stars Ivan Sergei, Rance Howard, Kelly Greyson and Cerina Vincent. The film premiered at the Writers Guild Theater, Beverly Hills on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, and included appearances of Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard.[1][2][3][4]

Broken Memories
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Directed byMichael Worth
Written byFrankie Lauderdale
Produced byKassi Crews
StarringIvan Sergei, Rance Howard, Kelly Greyson and Cerina Vincent
CinematographyRussell Bell
Edited byChuck Crews
Music byDavid Williams
Production
companies
Digital Jungle Pictures and Broken Memories, LLC.
Distributed byFreestyle Digital Media
Release date
  • November 14, 2017 (2017-11-14)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film received critical acclaim from Alzheimer’s-related organizations for realistic portrayal of progressing dementia in old age[5][6] and highlighted the role of caregivers in Alzheimer's nursing.[7][8][9]

Cast

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Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Accolade Competition 2016 Leading Actor Rance Howard Won
Original Score David Williams Won
Best Supporting Actress Kassi Crews Won
Feature film Michael Worth, Kassi Crews Won
IndieFEST Film 2016 Lead Actor Rance Howard Won [10]
Feature Film Michael Worth, Kassi Crews Won
Sedona Film Festival 2017 Lead Actor Rance Howard Nominated [3]

Reception

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On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a weighted average of 6.9/10 based on 182 reviews. Writing for HuffPost, Julie Spira said "Broken Memories depicts the real-life struggles a family goes through when a loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease."[1] Writing for Broadway World, Herbert Paine concluded:"BROKEN MEMORIES gives us the reel to cast about for our own answers while vividly reflecting the struggles that attend our passages from one phase of life to another."[3]

Ron Howard said his father’s performance in the film was “the role of his career to date.”[11][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ron Howard and Bryce Dallas Howard Attend Broken Memories Film to Support Alzheimer's Month". Huffington Post. 15 November 2017. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Director Ron Howard dishes on the upcoming Han Solo 'Star Wars' prequel". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  3. ^ a b c "BWW Review: Love and Grace Fill the Spaces Of BROKEN MEMORIES". Broadway.
  4. ^ "Broken Memories in Filmhuis De Zwaan". Uitgeestonline.
  5. ^ "Broken Memories Feature Film Debut Screening Benefits Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles During National Alzheimer's Awareness Month" (PDF). Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles.
  6. ^ a b "Broken Memories Movie, a Touching Look at Alzheimer's". Join the Gossip.
  7. ^ ""Broken Memories" Highlights Caregivers Role in Alzheimer's Care". Right at Home.
  8. ^ "Film benefits Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles' programs". Beverly Press. 22 November 2017.
  9. ^ ""Broken Memories" Movie Release". Alzheimer's Net.
  10. ^ "BROKEN MEMORIES Wins Two IndieFEST Film Awards". Broadway World.
  11. ^ Idasetima, Courtney (November 15, 2017). "Rance Howard Honored at 'Broken Memories' Premiere". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
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