The NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA and INTUITIVE PICTURES proudly present
STOLEN TIME
Written and Directed by Helene Klodawsky
85 min | 2023
AVAILABLE APRIL 20th FOR FREE COMMUNITY SCREENINGS
A compelling call for justice, Stolen Time follows charismatic elder rights lawyer Melissa Miller as she takes on the corporate for-profit nursing-home industry—an industry notorious for its lack of transparency and accountability. Her adversaries stand accused of neglecting theirvulnerable charges as they reap huge profits.As the legal battle unfolds, we witness surprising testimonies and images from families, researchers, advocates and, most notably, frontline caregivers whose work is often undervalued but disproportionately blamed for what goes wrong. The film is a rare inside look at a legal battle and an emerging elder justice movement with ramifications —and inspiration—for us all.
“…a powerful film that really delivers a punch!”
– Mike Cohen, The Suburban