"Mimi and Dona" is filmed by a granddaughter of Mimi who presents the film from a personal point of view. Seeing this story from the granddaughter's standpoint doesn't hinder the film because the truth is not hindered by the filmmaker's opinions.
Mimi has cared for her intellectually-challenged daughter, Dona, for sixty-four years, Dona's entire life. This film is about the love and symbiotic relationship between them.
The surrounding family members are of course also affected by Mimi's and Dona's lives, so their stories are interwoven. The history of the family members is important and plays a role in the documentary, as well as the personal story of the filmmaker.
The main storyline is Mimi's letting go of Dona. Mimi is ninety-two at the beginning of the film, and the concern is that when Mimi dies what will happen to Dona.
Mimi has cared for her intellectually-challenged daughter, Dona, for sixty-four years, Dona's entire life. This film is about the love and symbiotic relationship between them.
The surrounding family members are of course also affected by Mimi's and Dona's lives, so their stories are interwoven. The history of the family members is important and plays a role in the documentary, as well as the personal story of the filmmaker.
The main storyline is Mimi's letting go of Dona. Mimi is ninety-two at the beginning of the film, and the concern is that when Mimi dies what will happen to Dona.
