Pulse development · 1 cited source · October 6, 2026
A film follows a family’s caregiving struggles
Take Me Home opens at the Enzian on Oct. 16 and stars Anna Sargent, who has cognitive disabilities.
Take Me Home is an Orlando film about one family’s struggles around disability, aging, and caregiving.
The film follows Anna as she grapples with the sudden death of her mother and the absence of her sister, who is trying to help from afar. Anna and her father are left in the home and must navigate caring for one another as he develops dementia. The film envisions a future where everyone can thrive.
Liz Sargent said there was a special acting coach for Anna and an accessibility producer to help her in her lead role. Sargent said Anna was made the true lead and was given space to own her performance.
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- A film follows a family’s caregiving struggles
- Take Me Home opens at the Enzian on Oct. 16 and stars Anna Sargent, who has cognitive disabilities.
- Take Me Home is an Orlando film about one family’s struggles around disability, aging, and caregiving.
- The film follows Anna as she grapples with the sudden death of her mother and the absence of her sister, who is trying to help from afar.
- Anna and her father are left in the home and must navigate caring for one another as he develops dementia.
- The film envisions a future where everyone can thrive.
- Liz Sargent said there was a special acting coach for Anna and an accessibility producer to help her in her lead role.
- Sargent said Anna was made the true lead and was given space to own her performance.
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