arstechnica.com
Inspired by his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, actor Chris Hemsworth embarked on a poignant road trip through Australia’s Northern Territory with his father. Documented in National Geographic’s “A Road Trip to Remember,” the journey explores reminiscence therapy, a practice shown to boost cognition in those with early dementia. Director Tom Barbor-Might, who previously worked with Hemsworth on “Limitless,” sought to explore a more personal side of the actor. With guidance from dementia expert Suraj Samtani, the film incorporates revisiting past experiences and locations. Notably, the production recreated the Hemsworth’s 1990s family home to further facilitate reminiscence.
