Stolen Time 2023
Distributed by Good Docs
Produced by Ina Fichman, Amy Miller, and Ariel Nasr
Directed by Helene Klodawsky
Streaming, 85 mins
High School - General Adult
Elder abuse; Law
Date Entered: 05/09/2025
Reviewed by Stephanie A. Diaz, Assistant Director for Library Engagement & Enrichment, Grasselli Library & Breen Learning Center, John Carroll UniversityStolen Time, a feature length documentary, follows powerhouse Canadian lawyer and eldercare advocate, Melissa Miller, as she investigates and builds a case of mounting evidence against long term care facility businesses. Stolen Time is a well-produced film that highlights rampant elder abuse and neglect in the long term care industry. Director Helene Klodawsky balances gut wrenching interviews from families with interviews from scholars and nursing home staff. Miller and her team conduct a thorough investigation into the lack of financial transparency and neglectful practices of some of the largest companies that oversee most long-term care facilities in Canada. Using this evidence, along with family testimonies, Miller builds a Mass Tort case that seeks to dismantle the systemic issue of elder negligence in these facilities.
Stolen Time has an engaging narrative, high quality audio and visuals that will hold audiences’ attention. In an educational setting, this film would be ideal for those interested in elder care and rights, long term care facilities, and Canadian law.
Awards: Award of Excellence Special Mention: Documentary Feature, Accolade Global Film Competition, La Jolla 2024; Award of Excellence: Documentary Feature Impact DOCS Award, La Jolla 2024; Award of Excellence: Use of Film / Video for Social Change Accolade Global Film Competition, La Jolla 2024; Award of Excellence: Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery Impact DOCS Award, La Jolla 2024
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