Deep Dive: Dear Audrey (2021)
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Dear Audrey is a documentary directed by Jeremiah Hayes that focuses on Martin Duckworth, a filmmaker and activist, as he cares for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2013. The film uses excerpts from Martin's previous works and Audrey's photography to illustrate their life together as her condition worsens. The narrative emphasizes Martin's commitment to Audrey and their daughter Jacqueline, who faces her own struggles with autism spectrum disorder amidst the family’s challenges.
The film captures intimate moments in the couple's Montreal apartment and combines various media, including black and white animation and period archives. It premiered at the Montreal International Documentary Festival on November 19, 2021, and has since toured film festivals across Canada and internationally, showcasing the couple's story through a personal lens.
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.
Perfect For
Documentary enthusiastsCaregivers and familiesFans of Martin Duckworth