Three large boxes filled with 35 years of daily diaries reveal a mother's unhappiness and secrets about her marriage after her sudden death.
“Do you really want to know your parents?”
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Three large boxes filled with 35 years of daily diaries reveal a mother's unhappiness and secrets about her marriage after her sudden death.
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Doug Block returns to his childhood home in suburban Long Island after his mother dies from pneumonia. Shocked by his father Mike's decision to marry his former secretary, Kitty, he uncovers his mother’s diaries filled with her frustrations and secrets from their 54-year marriage. Over 90 minutes, Block engages with family and friends to reassess his parents' lives and confront the realities of their relationship.
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Why Watch
- Meet Doug Block's complex family dynamics
- Find out about his mother's hidden diaries
- See the impact of a sudden family change
Did You Know
- Doug Block's mother kept daily diaries for 35 years.
- Mike Block, Doug's father, was 83 years old when he remarried.
- The film grossed $84,689 by December 10, 2006.
- Doug's mother recorded her sexual fantasies about her therapist.
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Who directed the documentary 51 Birch Street?
51 Birch Street was directed by Doug Block.
What significant event prompts Doug Block to return to his family home?
Doug Block returns to his family home after his mother's sudden death from pneumonia.
How much did 51 Birch Street gross by December 10, 2006?
By December 10, 2006, 51 Birch Street had grossed $84,689.
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