Our time together is 90 minutes. The first hour is designated for our time with Susie Singer Carter and Rick Mountcastle and Q/A. In the remaining 30 minutes, participants will share breakout rooms with a small group to discuss their thoughts about the next steps. What is possible? Where could we start? What are the qualities of a Utopic system?
We welcome you to join us for the event and stay for an engaged and collaborative conversation.
Event Description:
No Country For Old People is a cautionary tale exposing decades of lethal neglect in Nursing Facilities. A systemic crisis caused by an industry that subscribes to the notion that honesty is far less profitable than dishonesty and views human beings as commodities.
The sizzle reel is available, and two of the primary drivers behind the creation of this powerful documentary – Susie and Rick - have graciously made time to join us for a watch party. We will begin with the viewing (approximately 20 minutes) and follow with Q/A and discussion about this critical societal issue.
Guest Bios
Susie Singer Carter is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, podcast producer/host and Caregiver Advocate. Among many accomplishments, she is known for writing, directing, and producing the 2018 Oscar Qualified short film, “My Mom And The Girl” starring Valerie Harper in her final performance, and writing and producing “Bratz the Movie” for Lionsgate. Suzie also produces and hosts the podcast Love Conquers Alz – awarded BEST PODCAST 2020 by New Media Film Festival. Susie serves as California Caregiving.com Champion and can be seen in several Alzheimer’s awareness campaigns for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles.
Rick Mountcastle is a producer of No Country for Old People. Before becoming a film producer in 2022, he served as a criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorney, Financial Litigation Unit Supervisor, Civil Chief, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Principal Deputy U.S. Attorney, and United States Attorney (2017-2018) in the Western District of Virginia. Rick led the prosecution of Purdue Pharma (depicted in the Emmy-nominated Hulu miniseries Dopesick), Abbott Laboratories, and other major pharmaceutical companies for their fraudulent and harmful marketing practices, as well as the federal response to the Charlottesville Unite-the-Right rally in 2017. He has a strong track record of achieving justice and accountability for the victims of corporate and violent crimes.
Collaborative Conversations – Here’s what you can expect:
Small Group Breakouts: Participants are sent into breakout rooms of three to four, randomly selected by Zoom.
Rapid Introductions: The session is 15 minutes. Each person briefly introduces themself.
Time to Reflect and Act: Use this time to discuss what is possible, where we could start, and to identify the qualities of a Utopic system.
Return and Share: The participants will come back to the main room and share.
Join us to expand your network and share your unique insights in a fast-paced and engaging format. Your next great connection is just a conversation away!