Not to Forget

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Not to Forget
Directed byValerio Zanoli
Written byValerio Zanoli
Produced byValerio Zanoli
Starring Karen Grassle
Tate Dewey
Kevin Hardesty
Louis Gossett Jr.
Tatum O'Neal
George Chakiris
Cloris Leachman
Olympia Dukakis
CinematographyMassimo Zeri
Music byMarco Del Bene
Distributed by Vertical Entertainment
Release date
  • November 26, 2021 (2021-11-26)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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. [1] [2]

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Plot

A scamming self-centered Millenial is forced to take care of his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's.

Cast

Release

The film was released in theaters on November 26, 2021. [3]

Reception

The film has a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on thirteen reviews. [4]

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." [5]

Tara McNamara of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five. [6]

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." [7]

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