I Wanted to Hear Your Voice

Screening Date & Time

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 6:00pm

Screening Venue

Palatine Public Library
700 N North Court
Palatine, IL 60067

Synopsis

After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.

Production Credits

Director
James Pellerito

Writer
James Pellerito

Producer
David Barba

Cinematographer
Rodrigo Sandoval Vega Gil

Key Cast
Mary Pellerito, James Pellerito