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Facing the Wind

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The film follows two women, whose lives are irrevocably changed by their husbands' diagnosis with Lewy body dementia (LBD)--a widespread, but little-known condition. After struggling to find information about her husband's disease, Linda Szypula starts a podcast about LBD with Curry Wisenhunt, a Texan truck driver, who also has the disease. Their efforts grow into a unique online support community for those living with the disease and those caring for them. In a support group, Linda meets Carla Preyer, who has just quit her job to care for her husband Patrick. They bond over their shared challenges and the dark humor they use to cope. Linda and Jim plan a "go-for-broke" road trip to see the country and visit friends from the support group. But only weeks into the trip, things begin to go awry, as Jim struggles with the travel. Meanwhile, Carla plans a ceremony to renew her wedding vows, but Patrick takes a turn for the worse. As their husbands begin to disappear into dementia, Linda and Carla grow closer. Their friendship and their connection to the support group help them deal with their grief, rise to the demands of caregiving, and emerge whole on the other side.

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Carla Hay Culture Mix The memorable documentary Facing the Wind takes a candid look at two married couples coping with each husband having Lewy body dementia. It shows real and raw experiences from the caregivers’ perspectives. Nov 24, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis The film follows two women, whose lives are irrevocably changed by their husbands' diagnosis with Lewy body dementia (LBD)--a widespread, but little-known condition. After struggling to find information about her husband's disease, Linda Szypula starts a podcast about LBD with Curry Wisenhunt, a Texan truck driver, who also has the disease. Their efforts grow into a unique online support community for those living with the disease and those caring for them. In a support group, Linda meets Carla Preyer, who has just quit her job to care for her husband Patrick. They bond over their shared challenges and the dark humor they use to cope. Linda and Jim plan a "go-for-broke" road trip to see the country and visit friends from the support group. But only weeks into the trip, things begin to go awry, as Jim struggles with the travel. Meanwhile, Carla plans a ceremony to renew her wedding vows, but Patrick takes a turn for the worse. As their husbands begin to disappear into dementia, Linda and Carla grow closer. Their friendship and their connection to the support group help them deal with their grief, rise to the demands of caregiving, and emerge whole on the other side.
Director
Deirdre Fishel
Producer
Tony Heriza
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
58m