‘Take Care of Maya’ Filmmakers Say They Hear From Families Every Day Who See Themselves in Kowalskis’ Medical Nightmare
thewrap.comThere are moments when you’re interviewing Maya that you have to stop. Obviously, it’s a very emotional story to tell.Henry Roosevelt: We were very conscious about letting her know that she was driving the ship.
We didn’t want to push her in any way that made her uncomfortable. That’s primarily why we use depositions in the first act, so we didn’t necessarily have to lean into her reliving incidents growing up.Did you debate about whether to include the audio of a heated argument between Jack and Beata where he insists they have to cooperate with the hospital, while her focus is on getting the best care for Maya?Caitlin Keating: I think it shows the truth and it shows what something like this does to a couple.
It’s not always pretty, and that was something we thought a lot about including in the film.Do you think there was harm being perpetrated deliberately?
Or do you think that social worker Cathi Bedi and Dr. Sally Smith really thought they were doing the right thing?CK: I think everyone in this system gets into this with really great intentions.
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