The Genius of Marian - Trailer
When Pam White is diagnosed at age 61 with early-onset Alzheimer’s, her family grapples with the disease alongside her, and her eldest son attempts to recover her memories by recording conversations in this visually rich, poignant film.
Previews + Extras
The Genius of Marian: Introducing Pam White
S27 E11 - 2m 34s
Meet Pam White and her family.
The Genius of Marian: And I Don’t
S27 E11 - 1m 53s
Pam and Banker discuss the everyday things she's unable to do on her own.
The Genius of Marian: Never Happened Before
S27 E11 - 3m 41s
Pam's youngest son Luke, who lives four hours away from the family, describes his mother's advancing Alzheimer's.
The Genius of Marian: Medication
S27 E11 - 2m 46s
Pam is having trouble accepting her Alzheimer's diagnosis and her son Luke -- a fourth year resident in Psychiatry -- struggles to get her to take the medication the doctor has prescribed.
The Genius of Marian: I'm Really Worried About Him
S27 E11 - 2m 52s
Ed starts to share some of what has been difficult about adapting to Pam's new situation and Devon expressing concern that he might not be also taking care of himself.
The Genius of Marian: I Think About It All The Time
S27 E11 - 1m 17s
Luke tells his mother that he thinks about what she's going through all the time.
The Genius of Marian: That's Not Going to Happen
S27 E11 - 2m 47s
Ed White talks about his marriage and how his role has changed since Pam got sick.
The Genius of Marian: Filmmaker Interview
S27 E11 - 26m 22s
Filmmakers Banker White and Anna Fitch discuss the making of The Genius of Marian.
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