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How partnering worksA documentary by Alex Leff
CYCLE of MEMORY
Guided by old photographs of their grandfather’s 1945 bike trip, two siblings search for the past — and run into their own.
About the film
Uncover the past. Capture the present. Be remembered.
Cycle of Memory follows filmmaker Alex Leff and his younger sibling Koby as they try to uncover the past and capture the present, in order to be remembered in the future. Guided by old photographs of the 1945 trip, they search for places aged by time.
But while searching for Grandpa Mel’s past, the two are confronted with their own fraught history.
Official trailer
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- Price
- $12
- Rental window
- 48 hours
- Running time
- 1 hr 12 min
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What people are saying
All responses“This film touched me to the core. It is raw and honest and takes you on an intimate journey that sticks with you long after the film ends.”
“Cycle of Memory was absolutely beautiful. So much more than a journey of memory, much deeper, much wiser and incredibly thought provoking. It was authentic, raw, real and showed the complexity within families along with the deep love that encompasses everything. The honesty of the journey touched me on many levels.”
“This is a film of hope, adventure, and memories that will have a global imprint. This is a story worth sharing with the world.”
- Screenings
- 79
- States
- 20
- Since
- 2022
Screened in libraries, senior centers and communities across the US
From Massachusetts to Washington State, the film has started conversations about memory, aging and family. Bring it to your organization, with the filmmaker joining the discussion virtually.
- Nov 23, 2024Washburn Library, MNMinneapolis, MN
- Nov 19, 2024Skokie Public LibrarySkokie, IL
- Nov 13, 2024Englewood Public LibraryEnglewood, NJ
- Nov 12, 2024The Cartersville LibraryCartersville, GA
- Nov 8, 2024Tiverton Public LibraryTiverton, RI
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One story can make a difference. Tax-deductible donations fund distribution, outreach and engagement through our fiscal sponsor, the Center for Independent Documentaries.
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