Edwin Honig, a poet and professor, confronts the challenges of Alzheimer's disease, revealing its impact on his life and relationships through personal footage and family interviews.
“A Story of Life After Memory... inside the mind of poet Edwin Honig”
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Edwin Honig, a poet and professor, confronts the challenges of Alzheimer's disease, revealing its impact on his life and relationships through personal footage and family interviews.
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Edwin Honig, a poet and university professor, faces the challenges of Alzheimer's disease in "First Cousin Once Removed." Directed by Alan Berliner, the film premiered at the New York Film Festival in October 2012. It features personal footage and interviews with family members, including Miranda Hentoff and Karen Shatzkin. The documentary captures Honig's decline and the emotional impact on those around him. It reflects on his literary legacy while documenting the effects of memory loss on his life and relationships.
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Why Watch
- Meet poet Edwin Honig and his unique perspective.
- Follow Alan Berliner's personal connection to the subject.
- See how Alzheimer's affects memory and identity.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the New York Film Festival in October 2012.
- Edwin Honig was a poet, translator, critic, and university professor.
- The film has a duration of 78 minutes.
- Alan Berliner is the director and also a first cousin once removed of Honig.
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Who directed the documentary First Cousin Once Removed?
Alan Berliner directed the documentary First Cousin Once Removed.
What is the runtime of First Cousin Once Removed?
The runtime of First Cousin Once Removed is 78 minutes.
What disease does Edwin Honig struggle with in the documentary?
Edwin Honig struggles with Alzheimer's disease in the documentary.
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