Next Wednesday evening is film evening. With the generous hospitality of the University of Bristol, BRACE has organised a series of short films about dementia, lasting about 50 minutes in total and followed by half an hour or so of discussion.
The discussion will centre on a panel consisting of two scientists, a doctor and two filmmakers. With an audience expected to approach 300 in number, there is potential for a lively debate about the issues raised in the films.
This is the brainchild of a local filmmaker, James Murray-White, who has himself made a short film about his experience of being close to someone with dementia. James has put a lot of work into creating this event and identifying films, and I would like to thank him for all that he has done.
We hope that the event will bring together the thoughts of people who approach dementia from entirely different perspectives. Scientists and clinicians are trying to cure or contain dementia in various ways, whereas filmmakers – like other artists – represent the human need to find meaning in pain and emptiness.
Putting them together in this very public way will be an interesting experiment and I look forward to seeing what comes out of it!
The University has very kindly given us a great venue in its most prestigious building and is also supporting us on the evening itself. There is still time to book online and entry is free. If you happen to be in Bristol on 20th March, why not reserve a seat and join us?
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