Spirit Unforgettable
Pete McCormack Pete McCormack
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 Published On Mar 29, 2023

A film I directed and produced (with Bell Media, Echo Storytelling Agency, Cynde Harmon and Project 10) about the lead singer of the great Canadian band Spirit of the West, the beautiful John Mann, and his courageous, inspiring battle against early onset Alzheimer's and the band's history and final year of performances. So grateful for everyone involved. Dementia in all forms is horrific and we remain impotent against this heinous disease (except for the power of love). Here's to all that suffer from it, and all who suffer in the caretaking of those with it. John and his wife Jill and the band taught me so much about grace and courage.

The film won VIFFs most popular documentary in 2016 and a Hot Docs audience award as well. I should have done more with the film but I was exhausted afterwards, and a little heartbroken.

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