Starring: Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle, Andy McQueen with H. Jon Benjamin

Screenwriter: Sarah Friedland

Producers: Alexandra Byer, Sarah Friedland, Matthew Thurm

Vidiots invites you to a special advance screening of the new film Familiar Touch presented by Women In Film and Caring Across Generations featuring a conversation with writer/director Sarah Friedland.

Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although small and puzzling errors now punctuate her comfortable routine. When her son (H. Jon Benjamin) arrives to dine with her, she mistakes him for a suitor. Their “date” takes them to an assisted living facility, which Ruth does not remember that she had previously selected for herself. Among her fellow memory care residents, Ruth feels lost and adrift, certain she has found herself somewhere she does not belong. As she slowly begins to accept the warmth and support of care workers Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle) and Brian (Andy McQueen), she finds new ways to ground herself in her body, even as her mind embarks on a journey all its own. Writer-director Sarah Friedland’s coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth’s shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective.

Please note that this screening is first-come-first-served, and your RSVP does not guarantee entry. As we are hoping to accommodate as many people as possible, all free screenings are overbooked to account for no-shows. We recommend an early to on-time arrival – we may not be able to accommodate late entries.

Accessibility Options: Open Captions, Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.