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201276 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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Here One Day

201276 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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A hidden box of audiotapes reveals intimate details about Nina Leichter's life, including her struggles with bipolar disorder and her marriage to a State Senator.

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A hidden box of audiotapes reveals intimate details about Nina Leichter's life, including her struggles with bipolar disorder and her marriage to a State Senator.

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Kathy Leichterdirector

Kirsten Johnsondirector

Kathy Leichterwriter

Pola Rapaportwriter

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Kathy Leichter returns to her childhood home after the suicide of her mother, Nina Leichter, the wife of politician Franz S. Leichter. While sorting through her mother's belongings, Kathy finds a box of audiotapes that Nina recorded over the years. These recordings reveal details about Nina's struggles with bipolar disorder, her marriage to a State Senator, and her estrangement from her son. Over sixteen years, Kathy listens to the tapes, confronting the lasting effects of her mother's life and death.

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Meet Nina Leichter, a complex figure in her family's story.
Follow Kathy Leichter's personal journey as a filmmaker.
See the impact of mental health on family dynamics.

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Nina Leichter was the wife of politician Franz S. Leichter.
The film was directed by their daughter, Kathy Leichter.
Here One Day was released in 2012 and has a duration of 76 minutes.
The documentary is produced in the United States and is in English.

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Who directed the documentary Here One Day?

Kathy Leichter directed the documentary Here One Day.

What is the runtime of Here One Day?

Here One Day has a runtime of 76 minutes.

Who was Nina Leichter married to?

Nina Leichter was married to politician Franz S. Leichter.

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