Who Are We Really? | The Braid
Inspiring Jewish Stories on Stage (The Braid) • 4m 38s
A determined daughter strives to reach her father, who suffers from severe Alzheimer’s. In a tender and touching story, the essence of the father she once knew is revealed, confirming that the man she remembers and loves is hidden somewhere inside the confused shell she now encounters.
Produced by The Braid/Jewish Women’s Theatre
USA, 2020
True story, Drama
English
4 minutes
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