Dancing with Mom

I laughed, I cried, I cried some more. I loved watching this film. It brings attention to a subject not often addressed or acknowledged. Beautiful journey between two best friends. The use of animation throughout brought light to some heavy and emotional topics, and made me laugh while doing so. I am in admiration of the boyfriend and his devotion to the family, I don't know many men who would be so committed to their partners. Truly admirable. And the twist near the end kept you wondering and still does long after the credits roll. The foresight to get behind the camera while the story unfolded on such a personal level is to be commended. Loved it!

Thank you for sharing your very difficult but committed and heartfelt mother - daughter journey with the world. The unwavering love, patience and loyalty you had in caring for your mom, and then having Kyle join in the journey was exceptional and very touching,inspirational and full of love.

Trish your movie taught us all a lot about the pain and suffering that this terrible diseae can cause a family and loved ones, but most importantly you showed us ways of also embracing it and dealing with the hardships that it brings.

You were able to take your difficult story by truly engaging the audience by including the mix of humor, animation, and lots of dancing. Who doesnt love dancing!

Your story/film truly is a 10 out of 10 and the world will really love it and embrace your passion and talent.

The very personal story of Trish's experiences as her mother became more affected from the ravages of dementia.. While you would think based on the subject matter the film would be depressing, it is anything but. While lots of us may have relationship challenges with our parents at times, this movie is a great example of a daughter stepping up and doing what needed to be done to help her mother. Trish also had a great supporting group of friends to help navigate these deeply emotional waters.

The movie was well paced, poignant and thought provoking. You will laugh and cry.

Highly recommend it!

What a gift this film is! Dementia is an almost taboo topic in society, and caregivers toil in silence, often unseen, very often in despair. By sharing her own and her mother's story, filmmaker Trish Neufeld has shone a playful, even joyous light on her mother's struggles with the illness, and her family's challenges in adapting to it. Ms. Neufeld's gifted cinematography is combined with wonderful animation, and follows Trish and her mother, friends, neighbours and family on a fascinating journey, sharing with us the profound love they all have for each other. Special mention must be given to Ms. Neufeld's husband, Kyle, who she meets after her mother's diagnosis. In true 'love made visible' fashion Kyle enthusiastically joins Trish in her quest to make her mother's final years and months as fulfilling as possible. In an era where toxic masculinity gets so much attention, Kyle shows a different vision, displaying the kind of generosity of spirit, kindness, love and selflessness that should serve as a blueprint for men looking to support loved ones with dementia. I cannot recommend this film enough. I left the theatre with a very different perspective on this heartbreaking diagnosis - and the certain knowledge that Love Conquers All. A really perfect little gem of a film.

Who knows what the future holds for us? Only some live the bittersweet truth, the reversal of the roles between parent and child. Trish generously shares her personal story, arguably inspiring and motivating the audience about how the numbered days of our beloved ones could turn into a period of joy and fulfilment. Grief finds another meaning in her way,. It's not getting lost in misery but lighting a candle in the dark to help others. How important it is to surround yourself with a loving and caring community if you are not lucky enough to find it in your core family. Hats off to this amazing work.