How ‘Tangles’ Paid Tribute to Cast and Crew Members Who Have Been Impacted by Alzheimer’s
TIFF 2026: The black-and-white animated drama, about a woman coming home to care for her mother with Alzheimer's disease, is coming soon from IFC The post How ‘Tangles’ Paid Tribute to Cast and Crew Members Who Have Been Impacted by Alzheimer’s appeared first on TheWrap .
The animated film "Tangles," based on the graphic novel by Sarah Leavitt, has paid tribute to cast and crew members affected by Alzheimer's disease. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival and later at Annecy, the movie received a standing ovation and is set to play at the Toronto International Film Festival. The story follows a woman returning to her hometown to care for her mother with Alzheimer's.
Director Leah Nelson and screenwriter Sarah Leavitt met while working on a different project, and trust in each other's vision led to the collaboration. Abbi Jacobson, who plays Sarah, was reached out to first for the role. The ensemble cast includes Bryan Cranston, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Samira Wiley, Beanie Feldman, Seth Rogen (producer), Sarah Silverman, and Bowen Yang.
Many cast and crew members have personal connections to Alzheimer's disease, as reflected in the long list of names in the credits, honoring those impacted by the condition.
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