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‘Take Me Home’: Navigating Disability, Family, & Health
27 Jan
Summary
- Film centers on Anna, a woman with a cognitive disability and her family's challenges.
- The movie highlights the complexities of healthcare and disability support systems.
- It explores themes of family love, responsibility, and independence.
The film 'Take Me Home' centers on Anna, a woman with a cognitive disability, whose life with her aging parents in Orlando is about to undergo significant transformation. The narrative is inspired by and stars Anna Sargent, a disability advocate with cognitive disabilities, mirroring her own life experiences.
The story delves into the daily realities of Anna's family, including managing bills and healthcare red tape, set against the backdrop of their Florida home. As Anna's father faces increasing cognitive struggles, the family confronts the difficult truth about caregiving needs.
The film also portrays Anna's sister, Emily, a Korean adoptee living in New York, who returns to help manage her father's and sister's care. Her return highlights the emotional weight and practical challenges of long-distance family support and care.
