Vertical Entertainment Presents Not to Forget, a Valerio Zanoli Film

Not to Forget, a Valerio Zanoli film currently in distribution through Vertical Entertainment, has been described as heartfelt and moving by The Women's Alzheimer's Movement. The movie stars Karen Grassle (Ma from Little House on the Prairie) along with 5 Oscar-winning actors, and it is the final project of Cloris Leachman and Olympia Dukakis. Produced to raise awareness about Alzheimer's, the film honors caregivers as the unsung heroes who often sacrifice themselves to help our loved ones. Not to Forget is a tribute to believing, working hard, and never giving up. It is part of the project Let's Make a Difference and is an invitation for everyone to serve, find purpose, and have an impact.

My intent was clear from the very beginning: Giving life to a film that could have a social impact and become a tool to raise awareness for the fight against Alzheimer's. I wanted to entertain audiences around the world while informing them about this terrible disease and, above all, about the ways everyone can prevent it.

Valerio Zanoli, Director and Producer

The plot centers around Chris, a self-centered millennial who has grown up to become a con artist. After one of his scams goes wrong, he is sentenced to take care of his grandmother, who is affected by Alzheimer's. As he realizes the extent of the elderly woman's wealth, Chris decides to get his friends involved in their ultimate heist. However, things don't go as planned, and he finds himself struggling between his painful past and newly found family values.

Read more about the movie at People Magazine or find out how Valerio Zanoli is filmmaking with heart at: Filmink.com

CAST

KAREN GRASSLE

Karen Grassle is the beloved actress who played Caroline Ingalls (Ma) in the NBC television drama series Little House on the Prairie.

CLORIS LEACHMAN

Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedienne whose career spanned more than seven decades. She won an Academy Award for The Last Picture Show, a Golden Globe Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award. She also won eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 22 nominations, making her the most nominated and, along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, most awarded actress in Emmy history.

OLYMPIA DUKAKIS

Olympia Dukakis performed in more than 130 stage productions, more than 60 films and in 50 television series. She won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, among other accolades, for her performance in Moonstruck.

TATUM O'NEAL

Tatum O'Neal is the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award, which she won at age 10 for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father, Ryan O'Neal.

LOUIS GOSSETT JR

Louis Gossett Jr. is best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the film An Officer and a Gentleman, winning him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His acting career spans over five decades.

GEORGE CHAKIRIS

George Chakiris is best known for his performance as Bernardo in the 1961 film version of West Side Story, for which he won both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award.

TATE DEWEY

Tate Dewey trained at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and had several mentors and teachers, including Craig Robert Young, John Ruby, and Desean Terry.

KEVIN HARDESTY

Kevin Hardesty is a veteran actor who has worked professionally in theatre, film, and television. His credits include co-starring roles in Heathers, Happy Together, 100 Proof, The Cavanaughs, TV 101 and Family of Spies.