Trailer for Alzheimer’s Doc “Chris Hemsworth: An Unforgettable Road Trip”
by Alex Billington
October 18, 2025
Source: YouTube
“I just want to spend more time with him…” National Geographic has released the official trailer for a documentary titled Chris Hemsworth: an unforgettable road tripready to stream on Disney+ starting in November. This one tells a very “intimate and uplifting” story about the Hemsworth family. Chris discovers that his father Craig is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease as he gets older. So Chris decides to embark on an intimate motorcycle journey across Australia with his father to revive memories and strengthen their bond, exploring the powerful science of connection, community and nostalgia – crucial but often overlooked tools for protecting brain health. Embark on a ‘road trip through time’, visiting people and places from their shared past, from the suburbs of Melbourne to the wilds of Australia’s Northern Territories. Across Australia’s vast and beautiful landscapes, Chris and Craig’s journey becomes a funny and moving exploration of the deep bond between a father and son, proving that love, community and shared experience can be powerful medicine. While furthering research into aging and dementia – particularly how those who maintained regular social interactions cut their risk in half. This sounds like a very healthy journey.
Trailer for Tom Barbor-Might’s doc Chris Hemsworth: an unforgettable road tripfrom YouTube:
In this intimate and uplifting documentary, Chris Hemsworth takes the spotlight away from himself and towards his father, Craigwho was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Determined to help, Chris designs a “therapeutic road trip through time,” revisiting key locations from their past to explore the powerful science of social connection – a crucial but overlooked tool for protecting brain health. Along the way, he discovers surprising research showing that social connections aren’t just good for the soul; it can also reduce the risk of dementia, slow cognitive decline, and even prolong life. This emotional journey across Australia becomes an opportunity for Chris and Craig to deepen their bond, relive memories and discover how love, community and nostalgia can be powerful medicines. Chris Hemsworth: an unforgettable road trip is directed by Welsh doc filmmaker Tom Barbor-Poweralso director of the series “Becoming You” and “Limitless”. Produced by Darren Aronofsky, Benjamin Grayson, Ari Handel, Chris Hemsworth, Brandon Hill, Arif Nurmohamed, Jane Root and Tom Watt-Smith. National Geographic will stream this documentary on Disney+ worldwide from November 23, 2025 coming this fall. Who wants to watch? Does it look good?
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