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Filmmaker Deirdre Fishel: Families Facing Lewy Body Dementia
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On this episode of SOUNDS, Tom Needham speaks with Deirdre Fishel, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and professor at City College of New York. Deirdre has built a career shining a light on stories that are often overlooked, from the struggles of female police officers to the challenges of aging.
Her latest film, “Facing the Wind,” takes on one of the most under-discussed but devastating illnesses—Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Affecting over 1.4 million Americans, LBD impacts cognition, movement, and behavior, yet remains largely misunderstood.
Through an intimate lens, Deirdre follows the lives of three couples as they navigate the heartbreaking and complex journey of this disease, particularly focusing on the resilience of caregivers—spouses who fight to hold onto love and dignity in the face of an overwhelming reality.
The film is a featured selection at the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series.
Co-executive produced by Renée Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, and David Hyde Pierce, the film is not just about the disease itself but about human connection, perseverance, and hope.
As it prepares for its Manhattan premiere later this month, we’re honored to have Deirdre Fishel here to discuss the making of “Facing the Wind,” the importance of raising awareness about LBD, and the powerful role of storytelling in changing the way we see illness and caregiving.
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