Join us in February for Susan!
The Film Fest Prelude brings favorites from the 2026 festival back to the big screen, alongside new discoveries, on the way to the Highlands–Cashiers Film Festival, September 22–26. Join us on the first Sunday of every month for a year-round series of hand-selected films.
Set against the backdrop of Oklahoma’s glowing sunsets, a lush ribbon of river in southwest Missouri, and the sugary sands of Panama City Beach, Florida, follow the story of a family’s fascinating history and how the past plays into current-day dynamics that have to exist because of their matriarch’s involuntary life journey, and unorthodox life planning. The subject of Susan, Susan Suchan, was initially misdiagnosed with early onset Alzheimers, then later with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) disorder, the same as actor Bruce Willis. When Willis’ diagnosis went public, it brought a new level of awareness to FTD and PPA. Filmed over the course of several years, Susan will continue to bring awareness to FTD and PPA. In dramatic fashion, Susan puts a face to FTD, turning on its head the idea that someone with a diagnosis like this doesn’t have a voice. Susan Suchan also advocated tirelessly for others.
Join us for a conversation with the filmmakers after the screening!
Tickets coming soon!
Details:
Tickets are $20 + fees
This film is included for the 2027 Film Festival Society members, donors and sponsors - call the PAC box office at 828-526-9047 to reserve a seat.
General Admission
Screening will be in the Martin Lipscomb Theatre.
Tax added at checkout.