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Cycle of Memory

Cycle of Memory

2022•1h 12m
Documentary

Mel Schwartz escaped the Great Depression on a bicycle adventure he'd remember for the rest of his life... until Mel lost his memory to Alzheimer's. Now over seventy-five years later, his grandchildren set out to recreate his life-changing journey and find those memories before they slip away. Cycle of Memory explores the importance of intergenerational connection, healing painful pasts, and leaving a meaningful time capsule for the future.

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Production

Ashbourne Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Alex Leff

Self

Koby Leff

Self

Mel Schwartz

Self

Connie Schwartz

Self

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