Separated in isolation due to COVID-19, Jenn yearns to spend time with her deteriorating father in a nursing facility. She misses hugging him and bringing him matzo ball soup and chocolate milkshakes, comfort foods that keep them connected. While sadness permeates her days, she is grateful for the wonderful caregivers who have now become family. She prays for the end of the pandemic and envisions a joyful reunion. Jenn’s profoundly personal and moving story is guaranteed to touch your heart.
Produced by The Braid/Jewish Women’s Theatre
USA, 2020
True story, Drama
English
4:41 minutes
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