Caregiving – a new documentary and national engagement campaign on the state and stakes of providing care in America.
Jessica Guthrie shares her nine-year journey as a full-time caregiver for her mother, Constance, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 66. Through challenges and moments of joy, Jessica provides a heartfelt account of their experiences, emphasizing the importance of connection and resilience. Jessica offers insight into the emotional and practical realities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, offering a beacon of hope and understanding to others in similar situations.
“I started sharing my story because I felt so alone, and I wanted to share so that all people, but especially young black women could see someone who was in it. They weren’t alone.”
Jessica Guthrie
Producer’s Note (Nov. 22, 2024): Funding for “Caregiving” is provided in part by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical. Funders do not have any editorial input whatsoever in Caregiving, including the selection of featured caregivers. Filming with this featured caregiver occurred in July 2023. Subsequently, we learned in November 2024 that Otsuka had separately paid this featured caregiver recently to share her story on her social media.
Caregiving is a production of Lea Pictures and WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Ark media. Chris Durrance serves as Director for Ark media. Barak Goodman is Series Producer, Chris Durrance is Senior Producer and Ruth Fertig is Producer for Ark media. Executive Producers for Lea Pictures are Bradley Cooper and Weston Middleton. Executive Producers for WETA are John F. Wilson and Tom Chiodo. Producer for WETA is Kate Kelly. Production is managed for WETA by Jim Corbley.
