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202093 minGdocumentary

Harriet & Her Husbands

202093 minGdocumentary

Over 50 years of home movie footage documents Harriet's life after losing three husbands to terminal illnesses.

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Over 50 years of home movie footage documents Harriet's life after losing three husbands to terminal illnesses.

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Harriet reflects on her life in the documentary Harriet & Her Husbands. She lost three husbands to terminal illnesses. The film includes over 50 years of home movie footage. It features personal interviews that highlight key moments in her life. Family and the experience of loss are central themes throughout. The documentary lasts 93 minutes and was released in 2020.

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