Filming began in 2016 and continued for four years as Martin Duckworth cared for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, during her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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Filming began in 2016 and continued for four years as Martin Duckworth cared for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, during her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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In a Montreal apartment, Martin Duckworth cares for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2013. Duckworth, a veteran documentary filmmaker, paused his career to support Audrey through the later stages of her illness. Their daughter, Jacqueline, who is on the autism spectrum, also faces the challenges of her mother's condition. Directed by Jeremiah Hayes, "Dear Audrey" intertwines personal moments with excerpts from Duckworth's films and Audrey's photography, reflecting on love and family amid adversity.
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Why Watch
- See Martin Duckworth's personal story of love and care.
- Find out how Audrey's photography is integrated into the film.
- Meet Jacqueline, who navigates her mother's illness.
Did You Know
- Martin Duckworth stopped making films in 2013 to care for Audrey full time.
- Filming for Dear Audrey began in 2016 and lasted four years.
- The film features clips from Martin Duckworth's thirty documentaries.
- Dear Audrey received multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the 2022 Rising Sun International Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Dear Audrey?
Dear Audrey was directed by Jeremiah Hayes.
What year was Dear Audrey released?
Dear Audrey was released in 2021.
What awards did Dear Audrey receive?
Dear Audrey won the Grand Prix for Best Documentary at the 2022 Rising Sun International Film Festival and received multiple nominations at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards.
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