Uzo Aduba narrates documentary on caregiving challenges

Uzo Aduba, known for her role in Orange Is the New Black, is sharing her experiences as a caregiver for her late parents in a new PBS documentary titled Caregiving. She narrates the film, which emphasizes the emotional and challenging aspects of caregiving. The documentary is set to premiere on June 24 and is produced by Bradley Cooper. Aduba, who is currently appearing in Netflix's The Residence, explains that caring for her parents greatly influenced her involvement in the project. She hopes to raise awareness about the need for policy changes in caregiving support, particularly regarding leave for caregivers. Aduba reflected on her own struggles while caring for her mother, Nonyem, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2020. She described the stress and responsibility of caregiving as overwhelming. Through Caregiving, Aduba intends to highlight the common experiences of caregivers. She notes that many people feel isolated in their roles, even though they share similar challenges and emotions. Aduba believes that discussing these struggles can help make caregivers feel less alone. She also appreciates the support from others in the industry, like Bradley Cooper, who has faced similar challenges. Aduba hopes the documentary will help viewers understand the hardships caregivers experience and encourage them to check in on loved ones who might be in caregiving situations. She emphasizes that everyone caring for someone is doing their best, and that's what matters.