Grains of Sand Documentary Workshop

Grains of Sand is a positive “coming-of-age” story about two women in their 80s. Filmed over eight years, the documentary accompanies the filmmaker’s mother and mother-in-law, artists and close friends, as they enter their ninth decade. Through conversation, memories and artwork, the film reflects their experiences of friendship, art and aging.

Grains of Sand is available as part of a workshop designed to transport the reflective, poetic qualities of the film into our own lives, and conceived for aging audiences and their caregivers. In post-screening discussion, viewers unpack their emotional and personal take-aways from the film. Our conversation allows questions and reflections to emerge about our lives and aging.

The workshop continues with a short collage project – no prior experience required – which brings the community together, engages our creative and visual perception and furthers the conversation, working with metaphors from the film.

The workshop is led by film director, Sarah Gross, & museum docent, Suzanne Reich.

For more information, or to discuss bringing the workshop to your community, please contact: info@buglefilms.com.