Echoes Of Care, A Mouth Without Words
Echoes Of Care, A Mouth Without Words
Echoes Of Care
I never truly understood how hard it is to watch someone die in front of you. Until I lived it as a caregiver alongside my family.
One of the most profound things I came to recognize: grief doesn't begin at death. It begins at the diagnosis.
After my father's passing, I found myself turning that experience into something I hope will resonate far beyond my own family.
I'm proud to announce Echoes of Care, a short film series exploring caregiving, family, and the weight of love left unsaid. Our pilot episode, "A Mouth Without Words," follows two sisters caring for their ailing mother, who can no longer speak for herself. Through silence and buried memories, they begin to uncover the unspoken truths that shaped who they are.
This project is personal. It's also necessary. Caregivers are often invisible in the stories we tell and I want to change that.
🎬 The pilot is now live on the Stories for Caregivers YouTube channel. I'd be grateful if you watched, shared, and helped this story reach the people who need it most.
Written & Directed by Tristan Barrocks | Produced by Mid-Career Productions and with the significant Support Of the TELUS Fund
Special thanks to Bannister Bergen and his team for guiding us through this process.
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Sugar Dumplin Screening@ Pickering Pentecostal Church
Sugar Dumplin Screening@ Pickering Pentecostal Church
Checkout the moments from our screening in Pickering!
Follow a daughter as she attempts to reconnect with her estranged father through the flavours of his Caribbean childhood. Watch the trailer now.
“If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be without flavour.”
Listen up.
Experience the heart and soul of Sugar Dumplin’ through its official track, "Never Apart." This beautifully composed piece captures the essence of love, family, and cultural heritage woven into the film’s story. Rooted in the rich sounds of the Caribbean, this song blends soulful melodies with authentic rhythms, creating an emotional journey that resonates long after the music fades.
Written by: Adrian Bent and Kenny Blake
Composed By: Adrian Bent
Performed By: Kenny Blake
A Culinary Journey through Memory and Love
As a middle-aged woman struggles to find her place in life, she is tasked with the responsibility of checking in on her estranged elderly father as he settles into the only retirement home that will take him in.
The daughter tries to forge a deeper connection with her father by preparing dishes that evoke memories of his Caribbean childhood while he grapples with dementia.
Reel Relief: A Night for Jamaica
After a successful night of screening films, we were thrilled to raise over $2,200 in funds that went directly to the Jamaicans who needed support the most. Thank you again to everyone who came out and supported this important initiative — your generosity made a real difference.
CELEBRATE OUR WINS
Remembering the life and legacy of Bobby Barrocks
On July 31, 2025, just days after the historic Canadian premiere of Sugar Dumplin’, our executive producer—and more importantly, the father of director Tristan Barrocks—passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Albert “Bobby” Barrocks was more than a good man; he was a light in his community, a safe place for those who needed support, and a loyal friend. His contributions to the making of Sugar Dumplin’ are immeasurable, and it is impossible to fully articulate the impact of his loss.
Bobby leaves behind his beloved wife Marjorie, four children—Albert, Sheldon, Tristan, and Cree—as well as eleven grandchildren.
As we continue sharing this important film, our entire team asks that you hold space for us while we honour Bobby’s life and legacy.
👉 [Click here to watch a special message from Tristan Barrocks about his father.]
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“We Love Through Our Food”
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