A screener and discussion at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS in partnership with Henrietta Hankin Branch Library and WHYY, will host a screening of “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s,” followed by a discussion led by a panel of special guests. The discussion panel will feature Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter representative, Chris Holt, along with staff members from local memory care centers including Serena Jennings, Memory Care Coordinator at Eagleview Landing, and from the Compass Memory Care at Fieldstone in Chester Springs, Amanda Berry, Memory Care Program Director and Terri Nappi, Activities Director. The final documentary in a three-part series focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s,” explores how family dynamics change when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Nearly 7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and family and friends of those living with dementia provide 18 billion hours of unpaid care each year. “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” follows three families and the unique challenges of their loved ones’ diagnoses, delving into their lived experiences. Going beyond the statistics, the film explores how this disease impacts identities and roles in relationships, when one partner becomes a caregiver, or how both parent and child are transformed when the traditional role of provider is reversed.
WHAT: Free preview screening of “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” followed by a community discussion about Alzheimer’s and resources for people impacted by the disease, how becoming a caregiver for a parent or partner transforms relationships, the impact of community support, and more.
WHO: Presenters: Indie Lens Pop-Up, Henrietta Hankin Library, and WHYY, along with a special discussion panel of special guests
WHEN: Tuesday, June 3rd, 5:30-7:30 pm
RSVP: This is a hybrid event. Register now to take part either in-person or virtually via Zoom – https://ccls.libcal.com/event/14115067
“Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” debuts May 5, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS and the PBS app (check local listings).
For more information, visit Independent Lens.
About Indie Lens Pop-Up
Indie Lens Pop-Up is a community series that brings people together for film screenings and conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS’s INDEPENDENT LENS, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most. Learn more at pbs.org/indielenspopup.
About INDEPENDENT LENS INDEPENDENT LENS is an Emmy® Award-winning PBS documentary series. With founding executive producer Lois Vossen, the series has been honored with 10 Academy Award nominations and features documentaries united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement, and unflinching visions of independent filmmakers. Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Acton Family Giving, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Park Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts. Stream anytime on the PBS app. For more, visit pbs.org/independentlens.
