Forgetful Not Forgotten

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Published 2017-03-17
This is a shorter version of the feature documentary. Forgetful Not Forgotten is an award winning documentary that chronicles one families journey with Alzheimer's disease. When John Wynn is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's at the young age of 57, his son Chris decides to document the journey on his camera. As Chris documents he begins to think about his own chances of developing the disease. Forgetful Not Forgotten won the best International film at the Indie Spirit Awards in Colorado Springs, and won best documentary at the Indie Gathering in Cleveland. Forgetful Not Forgotten honors both what is lost and what remains.
To see the full one hour version please visit. forgetfulnotforgotten.com

All Comments (21)
  • @sandrasealy7411
    Most heart wrenching disease...my mom had this horrible disease..lasted 10 years...the long goodbye...it’s like you grieve during the disease..then grieving when they pass...it was devastating but we stood strong and learned a lot about Alzheimer’s...from stage one to end stage 😢😢😢😢
  • God bless him He almost exactly like my dad was.. its been 4 years it’s still just like yesterday. My dad weighed about 85lb when he passed his body just forgot how to chew and swallow he never forgot how to pray and he never forgot my mother. The day before he past she climbed up in bed behind with him for the last timeout her arms around him kissed him on the cheek without opening his eyes he grabbed her hands patted them and said o momma I sure do love you she said poppa I sure love you even more than over 50 years ago. That was the last words he spoke to any of us. They had 7 kids and he forgot us long before but never forgot our mother.(MOMMA)
  • @dalagrace3912
    Confirming you know it is a disease and making sure he knows you all know he isn’t to blame for anything is perfect.
  • @antprice8826
    Sending love to you all from the UK, my Dad died from Parkinson’s disease and my Mum has Alzheimer’s 💕
  • My mother had a devastating stroke before they had any treatment to halt the damage.It destroyed 3/4 of her very intelligent , loving brain. I lost my mother the day she had her stroke for 16 hours. I brought her home after ICU and rehab. Fir 9 years I took care of her. Then she died peacefully,I lost what was left of my mommy. And one last agony, I didn't expect to be devastated again after she died. It was when she was creamated .it tore me up.
  • @globe255
    The dog knows he is getting sick, it feels the personality changes.
  • @suek7086
    This is heartbreaking to watch. My hubby suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s, and I do mean suffered. He knew what was happening to him every step of the way and knew the future. He had watched his mother go through to the end. H e was blessed to not have to go through more than the first 18 months after diagnosis.
  • @ninjasipad7924
    Have been going through this with my mom for 5+ years, the most heartbreaking disease ever💔. Thank you for sharing your story and showing us caregivers life through your journey too. You’re such an amazing family❤
  • @Mary-rg4tl
    What an emotional story. You did a great job. What a great Dad! And what a wonderful family! God be with you and yours. Your Mom did a beautiful job with the love of her life. Tragic and moving story. Thank you so much for sharing. By the way, you have a fantastic voice for making videos. Again, thank you.
  • @TamaraLisaDyer
    Thank you for sharing your family's story. This is a timeless challenge that will resonate with many of us for years.
  • Thank you John for sharing your story. Chris did a wonderful job making this heartbreakingly beautiful film. Good boy Hadley.
  • @myowndrum286
    Broke my heart when he bent down a kissed his dog's nose! Horrid, sad disease. God bless anyone and their families, who are given this cross to bear.
  • Many people do not understand about dementia but,are ever-willing to criticise those who,suffer from it! The pity is,they seldom realise that,every human being has to go through some ailment or health problem during their journey on Earth! May the Holy Spirit enlighten their minds!
  • @lindagarcia8826
    My Mom just passed from dementia. I miss her so very much. I cared for her at my house. This video reminds me of my journey with my Mom. Pure love got me though the changed with dementia within her it is truly heartbreaking.
  • When he went into the home and Hadley past away it broke my heart 😢😞😭you see I’m having memory loss my self and I’m 59 yrs old.. it scares me😞
  • @jlw1492
    My heart goes out to you and your family,sadly we lost our father last October to Alzheimer's and vascular dementia,it's a horrendous disease,we are the raising money at the moment in memory of our dear father Love Julie Xx
  • This is painful. So much respect & love for you & your loved ones. The struggle is real. I will be praying for you all.