My grandfather passed away with Dementia when I was only 16 years old. My grandmother has also passed away. I would like to highlight the elders of Dominica and share stories of other Caribbean countries including Barbados.

This feature film (60 mins) focuses on dementia, culture, and my personal journey in creating an impact in the lives of older people in Dominica. I want to highlight aging and living well in a cultural context. I believe that media is a powerful tool that can have an effect on our beliefs and perspectives, one being mental health and ageism. I would like to highlight and celebrate the elderly, create a realistic as well as a positive approach to older people in the media. I will explore holistic treatments for Dementia and engage in traditional dances in a quest to understand the recipe for the meaning of quality of life.

The Team 🤜🏽

Rianna Patterson: Producer & Director

Founder of Dominica Dementia Foundation and Queens Young Leader 2017, holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Rianna has been involved in social media campaigns such as time to talk firstly introduced by Time to Change UK. Rianna is also a freelance photographer and illustrator who participated in the 1st TrapxArt London Exhibition. She has also done videography for the Model Workshop in London. She has also been featured on Comic Relief, BBC, and a podcast called Black Gals Livin. Her passion for art, media, and film has grown over the years. She is keen to produce more work in this field. 

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