INTERESTED IN BRINGING SUNSET AND THE MOCKINGBIRD TO YOUR COMMUNITY?

Hosting Sunset and the Mockingbird gives communities the chance to come together around a story that resonates with many. Screenings open up dialogue about memory, caregiving, and the impact of dementia, while also giving caregivers visibility and support in their journey. Many hosts choose to pair the film with a discussion, fundraiser, or training session, making each screening a practical and heartfelt way to both educate and build community.

WHY HOST A SCREENING?

  • Share an intimate, moving story that resonates with families, caregivers, and communities.

  • Open space for dialogue around dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the role of art and connection.

  • Support caregivers by creating space to be seen, heard, and supported in their journey.

  • Support progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s through Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Get in Touch: Fill out the form above to receive screening license pricing details.

  2. Plan Your Event: Choose your date and venue (in-person or virtual). Screenings work beautifully with a post-film conversation, Q&A, or panel.

  3. Promote: We’ll provide promotional assets — posters, images, and sample language. Optional: If your event is open to the public, consider posting it on an event platform like Eventbrite to reach a wider audience.

  4. Host the Screening: Share the film and open the conversation. Each screening opens space for conversation, reflection, and support.

ABOUT THE FILM

As the memory of a jazz legend fades, his soulmate discovers their connection is timeless within the music that shaped their love. Sunset and the Mockingbird tells the love story of Gloria Clayborne and renowned jazz pianist Junior Mance — spanning seventy years of music, partnership, and resilience.

When Junior suffers a stroke and develops dementia, Gloria is compelled to consider: who will he be without the music? Who will she be? Who will they be together? Told through Gloria’s perspective, the film captures their enduring complexity, imperfection, and connection — offering insight into navigating life’s challenges with love and empathy.

TESTIMONIALS

I am a Memory Care Coordinator and certified Dementia Practitioner. We hosted a viewing of the film and a discussion. Your story resonates, and I KNOW it is going to be well-received. You handled each step of the way with grace and compassion. Your journaling was a nice way to work through your feelings and preserve the moments of pure joy. It is a beautiful story of love and the musical elements, Junior’s purpose, just rang so true. I love Junior's music and plan to keep listening! Thank you and bless you.

— Written to Gloria by a Caregiver and Dementia Practitioner after hosting a screening

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A raw but beautiful journey through music, fading memories and all that jazz. It’s also a deeply moving account of unconditional devotion, mourning and human dignity. In this doc, legendary pianist Junior Mance and his wife Gloria show that even when the brain falters, the heart beats on. A true New York love story.

— Kirsten Fleming, New York Post, Features Columnist

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Sunset and the Mockingbird is a loving and thoughtful tribute to the caregivers, especially those who watch their loved ones slowly disappear before them, infused with the music of jazz great Junior Mance, whose music lives in him as all else fades.

— Patricia Aufderheide, writer, Filmmaker Magazine

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Sunset and the Mockingbird beautifully portrays a great artist and brilliantly shows us the extraordinary power of music and love in taking care of a person with Alzheimer’s . From music lovers to caregivers, all will cherish and adore this amazing film.

— Dr. Rudy Tanzi, Dir. Genetics and Aging Research, General Hospital

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Affecting and tenderly realized by Gunther, “Sunset and the Mockingbird“ is a portrait not only of dementia but of those individuals who must continue to care not only for the patient but also look after their own well-being. Bring tissues.

— Eric Althoff, Screen Comment

MEMORIES FADE. LOVE IS REDEFINED. MUSIC ENDURES.

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