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Cookies 4 Jane

Ten years in the making, “Cookies 4 Jane” recounts the final chapters of the life of a beloved matriarch, Jane, as she battles Alzheimer’s Disease. Filmed, edited, and directed by Jane’s granddaughter, Mary, this intimate documentary condenses four years of raw footage into an hour-long, heart-rending, inspirational, and delightfully educational piece.

Narrated from a unique, second-person perspective, Mary’s vision is clear; “If you can’t remember, I’ll remember for you.” With first hand accounts from Jane’s family, friends, and caregivers, the viewer becomes immersed in the challenges of managing even the most basic of daily routines while living with this progressive and ultimately fatal disease.

While we have yet to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, there is hope on the horizon. Every day we continue to gain knowledge and make scientific advances that lead us one step closer to finding a cure. In the meantime, take one last trip with Jane, and witness directly what the power of love, determination, and lots of cookies can achieve in the hands of a family united for a single cause.

  • Mary Elle Alexander
    Director
  • Mary Elle Alexander
    Writer
  • Mary Elle Alexander
    Producer
  • Peggy Barron
    Producer
  • Deanne Alexander
    Producer
  • Aristides Alexander
    Producer
  • Jane Pennisi
    Key Cast
  • Deanne Alexander
    Key Cast
  • Peggy Barron
    Key Cast
  • Lisa Borrelli
    Key Cast
  • Marilynn Kulieke
    Key Cast
  • Mary Alexander
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Educational, Drama, Documentary, Indie
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 2 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 6, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mary Elle Alexander

As a nursing student, I am very passionate about the world of film and its visual ability to reflect the challenges that life presents. My love for visual and narrative storytelling allows me to visually record life as I see it through my eyes and soul.

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