Filmmaker Statement

By 2050, it's estimated that 12.7 million people age 65+ will have Alzheimer's disease, up from 6.2 million in 2021. These numbers come from the Alzheimer's Association, which we were honored to work in an effort to present an authentic-as-possible look at the disease and those that it affects -- from patients to caregivers. What drew me to THIS story in particular? That mystical connection between memory and music. It has been a challenging but rewarding meta-creative dream to work with my father, who arranged the choral pieces for the film, and is the man that "Alexander" is loosely based on. I grew up watching him compose and conduct. Though I never would have admitted it years ago, I have always wanted to make a movie about him and his art. As it relates to memory, the father/son relationship IS music to me -- the melody may transcend time and remain constant, but the meaning and effect is ever-changing.