OneAmerica Financial Foundation sponsors groundbreaking new PBS 'Caregiving' documentary

INDIANAPOLIS, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The OneAmerica Financial Foundation announced today its multi-year sponsorship of "Caregiving," a powerful new documentary that explores the triumphs, challenges and emotional realities faced by caregivers, both paid and unpaid, across the country. The film, narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba and executive produced by Academy Award-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, premieres Tuesday, June 24, at 9 p.m. EDT on PBS, PBS YouTube, and wellbeings.org.

The two-hour documentary shines a light on the critical — and often invisible — role of caregivers today. "Caregiving" reveals the complex emotional, financial and physical toll it can have on individuals and families, while highlighting their stories of resilience, love and innovation.

"Like most people, I didn't even think about caregiving until my father was diagnosed with cancer," Cooper says in the documentary. "My dad was somebody who I idolized. I used to dress up like him when I was a kid in kindergarten and get made fun of because I wanted to wear like a suit and a tie. And then to go from that to giving him a bath is quite a traumatic thing."

Through its sponsorship, the OneAmerica Financial Foundation underscores the need to continue to drive conversations on this topic to support deep and sustained commitment to elevating the stories of caregivers and expanding access to education and resources.

"Caregiving is one of the most human acts of devotion—and also one of the most underappreciated," said Kim Thomas, serving as president, OneAmerica Foundation, Inc. "This documentary gives voice to the real-life experiences behind the statistics. It is an honor to support this important global conversation and advocate for greater awareness."

The rollout of this documentary presents an opportunity to bring visibility to a critical national dialogue around caregiving. Its insightful stories of love and sacrifice illustrate the importance of planning for life's most personal commitments.

For more information, visit www.wellbeings.org/series/caregiving/

About OneAmerica Financial Foundation
The OneAmerica Financial Foundation has a legacy that began in the heart of Indy with an impact that extends across the nation. Through our longstanding leadership and philanthropic giving, we empower and transform the communities in which we live and work.

About Caregiving
"Caregiving" is a production of Lea Pictures and WETA Washington, D.C., in association with Ark Media. Support for "Caregiving" is made possible by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; OneAmerica Financial Foundation; Comfort Keepers; CareScout Holdings, Inc.; Cherish Health Inc. dba Cherish; Care.com; Evelyn Y. Davis Foundation; Richard King Mellon Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Ford Foundation; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation; NextFifty Initiative (Next50); National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); PATH Foundation; Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund; The John A. Hartford Foundation; and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. National outreach and engagement partners for "Caregiving" include Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers; Grantmakers In Aging; Milken Institute | Future of Aging; Global Coalition on Aging; Wallis Annenberg GenSpace; Elizabeth Dole Foundation; National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation; National Minority Health Association; Fred Rogers Productions; Caregiver Action Network; The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care; American Association of Caregiving Youth; Caring Across Generations; SHRM and SHRM Foundation; National Alliance for Caregiving; Lutheran Services in America; Center to Advance Palliative Care; PEOPLE; and Forbes.com.

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SOURCE OneAmerica Financial Foundation