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Leigh On Sea News: Film Explores Dementia – AN ACTRESS who grew up in Leigh is starring as a social worker in a new heart-warming drama, exploring the impact of mental health challenges faced by three generations within a family.
Film Explores Dementia - AN ACTRESS who grew up in Leigh is starring as a social worker in a new heart-warming drama, exploring the impact of mental health challenges faced by three generations within a family.
AN ACTRESS who grew up in Leigh is starring as a social worker in a new heart-warming drama, exploring the impact of mental health challenges faced by three generations within a family.
BAFTA-nominated Kierston Wareing is best known for her roles in the likes of Fishtank, Eastenders and Luther.
Now, she stars in the film ‘Grey Matter’, which was premiered at Covent Garden during London Film Week.
The premiere featured a Q&A with the cast and crew about their roles in the film, which follows teen Chloe’s unexpected journey as she becomes a stay-at-home teenager overnight, compelled to care for her eccentric Nan, Peg, after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Together, they embark on a Summer of adventure to ensure that Peg’s remaining memories are filled with unforgettable experiences.
Ms Wareing said: “I play the social worker Sandra who has the difficult role of facilitating that transition of a loved one with dementia being moved into care.”
She added: “I’m glad I never had to make the difficult decision that Eileen’s character has to make in the film on behalf of her character’s mother. It is a really challenging position for any loved one or carer to be in.”
Ms Wareing described her own experience, when growing up in Leigh: “Alzheimer’s was never talked about.
“I never heard about dementia in Essex, which I think was down to a combination of stigma and the number of people suffering from it then compared to now. I suddenly know so many people affected by it now, there is definitely so much more that needs to be done to find a cure.”
The film is in partnership with charity BRACE Dementia Research, and will be released in cinemas across the UK in February and March next year.
Ms Wareing added: “Everyone will be touched by this heart-warming joyous film; it will have you both laughing and crying and leaving the cinema with a feeling of hope and deep love for your family.”
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