Plots(1)
The Matchmaker is a funny and poignant short film that follows Sam and his mother Flora as she moves into her new retirement home (in the Independent Section, she’ll have you know). Sam is worried that his mom may succumb to Alzheimer’s disease, so to help keep her mind sharp he tries to find her a best friend who will talk about important things like poetry, and literature, and whether George Clooney is even good enough for Amal. Sam becomes a sort of eHarmony anti-Alzheimer’s matchmaker with sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, and definitely surprising results. The Matchmaker celebrates the unique and vibrant atmosphere of the retirement community while conveying a sharp edge and hopeful ending. (Bentonville Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Rhea Perlman
USA
Best movies:
Sing (2016)
Class Act (1992)
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
Barbara Bain
USA
Robert Romanus
USA
Best movies:
The Runaways (2010)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
The Resurrected (1991)
Bryna Weiss
Best movies:
Gone, But Not Forgotten (2003)
Quality of Life (2004)
Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
Jesse Einstein
Best movies:
Petals on the Wind (2014) (TV movie)
Dial a Prayer (2015)
Annie Korzen
USA
Best movies:
Tootsie (1982)
Nobody's Perfect (1989)
Stardust Memories (1980)