Watching Mr. Pearson
When a once famous actor can no longer decipher the past from the present, two devoted caretakers discover that imagination and performance may be the only way to help him reconnect with the world that's left him behind.
This is not just a film playing in Connecticut — it’s a film made in Connecticut. Shot on location in Guilford, with the state's coastal and residential landscapes integral to the film's emotional texture.
Q&A with Director/Co-Writer Dillon Bentlage and Producer Brian Reilly immediately following the performance.PT1H23M2026-04-13Hugo Armstrong
Dominika Zawada
Luis Rizo
Dillon Bentlage
Brian Reilly
Watching Mr. Pearson"Watching Mr. Pearson"Aging
Memory Care
Caregiving
Dignity
Performance as Healing