Cork City Council Night Time and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in partnership with TRISKEL ARTS CENTRE and MOTHERLAND present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Don’t Forget to Remember,” at Triskel Arts Centre on September 15th at 18:30.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Ross Killeen, and renowned street artist Asbestos. “Don’t Forget to Remember” is a poignant film by Ross Killeen, created in collaboration with the artist Asbestos. It follows Asbestos and his family as they navigate his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and cope with her fading memories. The film is both a moving portrait of one woman’s memory loss and a celebration of family bonds in the face of adversity. Killeen also explores Asbestos’ artistic process and the role art can play in healing during life’s most challenging moments. This special screening is part of a series of events and initiatives aimed at enhancing Cork night-time economy and encouraging greater participation and engagement after 6 pm.
Director and Artist Ross Killeen said: “I’m delighted that our film has the chance to be seen by a wider audience across Ireland. Making this documentary was a labour of love… Both myself and Asbestos are eager to encourage wider conversations about family bonds, memory, and how some connections can never be diminished.”
Asbestos said: “Making chalk drawings of my Mum’s memories, putting them on the street and asking the public to destroy them seems terrifying and extreme. Yet the act of making the drawings, and talking about each of these memories, has cemented them firmer in my mind, more than I could imagine. As much as the drawings can be destroyed, the memories live on.”
Night Time Economy Advisor for Cork City, Fiona Collins added: “Under our Night Time Economy Action Plan for Cork City, we are committed to supporting events that are inclusive and engaging. This screening is an opportunity for people of all ages to gather in our city and interact with a beautiful documentary. In addition, there will be a panel on the Sunday evening to engage in a wider conversation about Alzheimer’s and dementia and to create greater awareness around the impact it has on the many individuals and families who are living with it”
