Test Screenings of Susan Spark Emotional Connections, Conversations

Test screenings of Susan have left audiences deeply moved. Viewers are praising the film’s ability to capture Susan’s vibrant spirit and share her story with raw authenticity. Even more powerful are the personal stories that attendees have shared, showing just how much Susan is touching lives.

One viewer shared, “I am reflecting on the movie even now and thinking how insightful and deep Susan was that she could reflect on her own life so profoundly.” Another attendee remarked, “Ninety-ish minutes of pure emotional rollercoaster… your crew captured it all. I felt as if Susan was in the room with us the entire time. We went to bed talking about it, woke up talking about it, and we can’t wait to pounce on the opportunity to watch it again.”

The film’s ability to highlight the importance of telling this story is also resonating with audiences. “This story is heart-wrenching but so important to be told,” one attendee commented. Another added, “So glad you are producing this film to educate the entire country, and maybe the world, about this horrific disease.”

Susan’s daughters, Heather and Emily, along with the film’s director and producer, Russ Kirkpatrick, are overwhelmed by the positive responses. The sisters are continuing their mother’s advocacy work, making appearances to promote the film and share their family’s journey. Seeing people connect with Susan in such a profound way has been deeply rewarding for everyone involved in the project.

The mission is clear: to ensure that Susan’s legacy lives on and that her lived experience inspires open, meaningful conversations about dementia, end-of-life planning, and caregiving.

As Susan nears its official release, the excitement continues to grow. Susan’s family and the documentary team are hopeful that the film will spark even more conversations and bring greater awareness to the realities of life with dementia.