Recent contemporary films have addressed Alzheimer’s disease and primarily focused on the tangible manifestations of a person’s experience living with the disease (Wearing, 2013). Three particular films have been addressed the concept of ‘personhood’ and dementia: Iris, Still Alice and Iron Lady. These films take the perspective of looking closely at a person’s inner thoughts and perceptions as Alzheimer’s disease slowly progresses. The in-depth personal perceptions shown in a visual narrative format creates a particularly significant connection with viewers.
"I wish I had cancer. No, I mean it. I wouldn't feel so ashamed. When you have cancer, people wear pink ribbons for you, they go on long walks and raise money and you don't have to feel like some kind of a social ... I can't remember the word."
An excerpt from Still Alice.
