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Forgetting To Remember - An Alzheimer's Story
Los Angeles County, United States
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Aim
We’re making a fearless feature film with Luke, living with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s — to capture his story while he still remembers.
I’m a director and producer who didn’t want to make an Alzheimer’s movie.
I wanted to make a comedy or horror film, something with grit and drama, laughter and joy, and a kick-ass ending.
Then I met Luke.
He’s just… a superstar. He made me feel more alive than I had in years — while he’s the one living and dying with Younger Onset Alzheimer’s.
Meet Luke
He’s swiping on dating apps.
Scuba diving.
Flying planes.
Volunteering at memory care facilities.
Making everyone around him laugh until their bellies hurt.
He’s choosing to tell his story — unfiltered and full of color — for the people he loves and the millions living through the same thing.
Luke wants to leave behind a time capsule for his young children. Something honest. Something lasting. A real look into this disease — and the painful journey that caregivers face, too.
Five generations of his family have suffered under Alzheimer’s. This time, he’s asking a different question:
“What if I get to choose my own ending, before the disease takes everything?”
We’ll explore that question — and others like it — with full transparency.
How will he know when it’s time?
What happens if he forgets to remember?
The Film
Forgetting To Remember isn’t a tragedy. It’s not a story about forgetting. It’s a story about remembering how we live is much more important than how we die.
Through Luke’s playful, fearless spirit, we’re going to Kick Alzheimer’s in the Balzheimer’s — capturing moments that echo the experience of families around the world. Caregivers, friends, and loved ones will see themselves in this film and know they’re not alone.
Luke’s story will inspire action — not just awareness. We want to empower audiences to support Alzheimer’s charities, to talk openly about this disease, and to rethink how we care for those living through it.
Why We Need You
This film has been in the making for over a year. We’ve already captured extraordinary footage.
Our crew — editors, composers, colorists, engineers — are working on deferred or discounted pay because they believe in this story. But we now need your help to cross the finish line.
Your donation will help fund:
- Post-production: editing, color, sound mix, score, visual effects
- Marketing and distribution: getting the film in front of global audiences
- A personal gift to Luke and his family: to support long-term care or whatever choice they may face for his future
Why Now?
In the year I’ve spent with Luke, I’ve already seen change. Memory loss. Speech shifts. Moments slipping through.
I’m scared we won’t finish this in time.
I want to sit beside him in a theater, watching his story unfold on the big screen — while he still can.
This is a ticking clock. But we can beat it, together!
Every Gift Counts
Whether it’s $10 or $10,000 — your contribution helps bring Luke’s story to the world. All donations are tax deductible.
If you’re able to give a larger amount and want to discuss recognition or involvement, please get in touch. We’d love to honor your support in a meaningful way.
Every dollar moves us closer to finishing this film — and making sure Luke’s voice is heard far and wide.
Join Us
This isn’t a sob story.
This is a fight.
It’s messy, honest, and full of life. Just like Luke.
Help us tell this story.
Support the film.
Join us as we Kick Alzheimer’s in the Balzheimer’s.
Let’s make this...unforgettable!
Funding method
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