Mimi and Dona
Synopsis
What happens when love runs out of time? For a 92-year-old mother, Mimi, who has cared 64 years for her daughter, Dona, who has an intellectual disability, it means facing the inevitable -- she will not outlive her daughter -- and finding her daughter a home. This poignant, heartbreaking and, at times, humorous documentary traces this process through the story of a wonderfully quirky and deeply connected mother-daughter duo. The film spotlights the challenges of aging caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- some 4.6 million Americans, 75 percent of whom live at home with family -- and details the ripple effects of Dona's disability on three generations of a Texas family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Sartain
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Sartain
- Original Score
- Linda Osher
- Original Title
- Mimi and Dona
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Sartain
Sophie Sartain
Linda Osher
Chris Callister
Marta Kauffman, Sophie Sartain, Nancy Spielberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Sartain
Director
Sophie Sartain
Writer
Sophie Sartain
Producer
Chris Callister
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mimi and Dona
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mimi and Dona about?
What happens when love runs out of time? For a 92-year-old mother, Mimi, who has cared 64 years for her daughter, Dona, who has an intellectual disability, it means facing the inevitable -- she will not outlive her daughter -- and finding her daughter a home. This poignant, heartbreaking and, at times, humorous documentary traces this process through the story of a wonderfully quirky and deeply connected mother-daughter duo. The film spotlights the challenges of aging caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- some 4.6 million Americans, 75 percent of whom live at home with family -- and details the ripple effects of Dona's disability on three generations of a Texas family.
Who directed Mimi and Dona?
Mimi and Dona was directed by Sophie Sartain.
Who stars in Mimi and Dona?
The principal cast of Mimi and Dona includes Sophie Sartain.
When was Mimi and Dona released and how long is it?
Mimi and Dona was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Mimi and Dona?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mimi and Dona was composed by Linda Osher.