"So well done. I think you tackled the conflicts, wishes and fears surrounding death in an extremely sensitive way... I would recommend it to almost everyone. It would open up a discussion regarding a subject no one really wants to talk about, yet we deal with it."—Teresa, MS, C-ANP, College of Nursing and Public Health |
"I was captivated by it."—Diane, Nurse Practitioner |
"A thought provoking film. Thank you for your art."—Stephen, PhD, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, College of Nursing |
"I think you did a beautiful job on this film"... "it was shot beautifully and told a cohesive and important story."—Julie, MSN, RN, College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
"Very meaningful work."—Holly, RN, PhD, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing |
"I have such mixed emotions. I can definitely see using this in a classroom setting. It is a tremendous film to use related to ethical issues, caregiver burnout and end of life decisions."—Debra, RN, PhD, Nursing Faculty |
"Amazing work"... "This has the potential to change lives."—June, RN, PhD, College of Nursing
"Powerful on many levels."—Michael, PhD, School of Nursing
"So well done. I think you tackled the conflicts, wishes and fears surrounding death in an extremely sensitive way... I would recommend it to almost everyone. It would open up a discussion regarding a subject no one really wants to talk about, yet we deal with it."—Teresa, MS, C-ANP, College of Nursing and Public Health
"I was captivated by it."—Diane, Nurse Practitioner
"A thought provoking film. Thank you for your art."—Stephen, PhD, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, College of Nursing
"I think you did a beautiful job on this film"... "it was shot beautifully and told a cohesive and important story."—Julie, MSN, RN, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
"Very meaningful work."—Holly, RN, PhD, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing
"I have such mixed emotions. I can definitely see using this in a classroom setting. It is a tremendous film to use related to ethical issues, caregiver burnout and end of life decisions."—Debra, RN, PhD, Nursing Faculty
Writer/Director Teace Snyder discusses the motivation for the film Hold Me. Touching on issues of end of life, compassion fatigue, doctor assisted dying and more, Hold Me is a film that encourages us to open up and talk about our grief in order to heal.
If you are a caregiver or work educating caregivers, please CONTACT the filmmaker here for a free download of the full film.
The panel discussion was featured alongside the premiere of the film Hold Me. Our aim is to help open hearts and minds to talking about the end of life and the significance of being a caregiver in that time. We would like to extend our thanks to the panelists, the audience and to caregivers everywhere.
Interview with Teace Snyder, the director of Hold Me, at the Finnish film festival Artists And Aliens on 20th August 2017.
