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The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker

2018 12m

Terrified that his mother may not find the important mental stimulation he believes will stave off Alzheimer's Disease, Sam sets out to find her the Perfect Best Friend within her new retirement community, with hilarious and poignant results.

Synopsis

Terrified that his mother may not find the important mental stimulation he believes will stave off Alzheimer's Disease, Sam sets out to find her the Perfect Best Friend within her new retirement community, with hilarious and poignant results.

The vibe

alzheimer's diseaseshort film

Behind it

Leonora PittsLeonora PittsDirectorSy RosenWriter

Cast

Barbara BainBarbara BainSarah
Rhea PerlmanRhea PerlmanIrene
Robert RomanusRobert RomanusSam
Bryna WeissBryna WeissFlora
Jesse EinsteinJesse EinsteinWaiter
Barbara GarabedianBetty
Annie KorzenAnnie KorzenMindy
Eliza ThorneHelen

Director

Leonora Pitts

Writer

Sy Rosen

Release date

29 Jun 2018

Runtime

12m

Studio

Drama 3/4 Productions, The Einstein Creative

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