Not to Forget
Not to Forget is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Valerio Zanoli and starring Karen Grassle, Tate Dewey, Kevin Hardesty, Louis Gossett [Jr.], Tatum O'Neal, George Chakiris, Cloris Leachman and Olympia Dukakis, the latter two in their final film appearances.
Plot
A scamming self-centered millennial is forced to take care of his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's.Cast
- Karen Grassle as Melody
- Tate Dewey as Chris
- Kevin Hardesty as Joe
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Pastor John Robinson
- Eben French Mastin as George
- Taylor Hook as Kim
- Jared Egusa as Jerry
- Olympia Dukakis as Judge
- Tatum O'Neal as Doctor
- Cloris Leachman as Donna
- George Chakiris as Bank Manager
- Clark Davis as District Attorney
- Susan Dudley as Hairdresser
- Jessa Deluca as Hospital Worker
- Pedro Lucero as Security Guard
- Daniel Hall Kuhn as Hospital Guard
Release
The film was released in theaters on November 26, 2021.Reception
Bob Bloom of the Journal & Courier awarded the film two and a half stars out of four and wrote, "Not to Forget follows a familiar path as it intermingles its faith-based message with a look at the ravages and emotional toll of Alzheimer's disease."Tara McNamara of Common [Sense Media] awarded the film two stars out of five.
Alan Ng of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10 and wrote, "With the proper expectations set, Not to Forget delivers on its promise of light family drama."