A court order forces 96-year-old Edith to leave her home and her 95-year-old husband, Eddie, after they marry following a decade together.
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A court order forces 96-year-old Edith to leave her home and her 95-year-old husband, Eddie, after they marry following a decade together.
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Synopsis
Edith, 96, and Eddie, 95, married after ten years together. Their union attracted attention as America’s oldest interracial newlyweds. Shortly after their wedding, a court ordered Edith to leave her home in Washington, D.C., and live with her daughter in Florida. Cher learned about their situation from local news and offered financial help for home repairs. Tensions rose as Edith's daughters disagreed on her care, complicating their lives and forcing them apart.
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Why Watch
- See Cher's surprising role in supporting Edith and Eddie.
- Meet America's oldest interracial newlyweds at ages 96 and 95.
- Find out about the court order that separated the couple.
Did You Know
- Cher offered to pay for home repairs and medical bills for Edith in 2017.
- Edith and Eddie were married after ten years together, at ages 96 and 95.
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award at the 90th Academy Awards.
- Edith was forcibly separated from Eddie by a court order in 2017.
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Who directed the documentary Edith+Eddie?
Edith+Eddie was directed by Laura Checkoway.
What significant action did Cher take after learning about Edith and Eddie?
Cher offered to pay for repairs to the couple's home and Edith's medical bills after learning about their situation.
What award was Edith+Eddie nominated for?
Edith+Eddie was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 90th Academy Awards.
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