Sessions

Introducer
Bob Kramer
Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor, NIC

Step into the unforgettable world of Familiar Touch, an award-winning film that brings the emotional realities of aging and memory loss to life. Fresh off its triumph at the 2024 Venice Film Festival—where it earned accolades for Best Director (Sarah Friedland) and Best Actress (Kathleen Chalfant )—the film offers a powerful and heartfelt exploration of the transition to senior living that many families face but few films capture with such emotional depth.

Follow octogenarian Ruth as she begins the life-altering move from her longtime home into the memory care floor of a senior living community. What unfolds is a deeply human journey marked by confusion, clarity, humor, and unexpected grace. With its mix of heartbreak and hope, the film goes beyond storytelling—it sparks conversation around one of the most pressing issues facing aging adults and their families.

Familiar Touch is essential viewing for anyone involved in senior housing and care – whether as owner, operator, staff, resident, or family member.