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A Work of Heart—Bringing Generations Together

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November 11, 2025

For St. Edward students, art has become a bridge between generations. Since 2022, Edsmen have been connecting with older adults facing memory loss through the international art therapy program—Opening Minds Through Art. This partnership with Ennis Court, the skilled nursing facility across the street from campus, inspired the IB Film Cohort to create an award-winning 14-minute documentary.

 
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Directed by Aiden Black ’25, Jeremiah Badu ’25, Dillon Crane ’25, Michael Drvenkar ’25, Tyler Gedeon ’25, Owen Hoelker ’25, Conall McMahon ’25, and Nicholas Schraff ’25, By Name went on to win Best Student Documentary at the 2025 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival.

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