Love and Stuff
Synopsis
Judith Helfand sorts through 53 boxes of her late mother's belongings, confronting the emotional weight of memory and attachment in the process.
Synopsis
Judith Helfand stands in her late mother's three-bedroom apartment in New York City, faced with the task of sorting through years of belongings after her mother's death on September 17, 2013. As she and her brothers sift through items, they confront memories tied to each object, from a handmade bridge to a dining room table that hosted family gatherings. Helfand reflects on her mother's wishes and the emotional weight of letting go, all while managing the practicalities of grief and loss.
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Why Watch
- See the emotional impact of sorting through a loved one's belongings.
- Find out what happens to a family dining table with a rich history.
- Meet the narrator's brothers and their different approaches to grief.
Did You Know
- The narrator's mother lived with stage 4 colon cancer for 2.5 years.
- The family had just weeks to sort through the mother's three-bedroom apartment after her death.
- The mother's handmade bridge was valued at $7,000.
- The narrator's brother David lives 3,000 miles away in Oregon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the narrator's mother pass away?
The narrator's mother died on September 17th, 2013.
What type of cancer did the narrator's mother have?
The narrator's mother had stage 4 colon cancer.
What did the narrator's mother want to do with her dining room table?
She wanted the dining room table to go to the antique store she volunteered at, with proceeds going to the hospital that cared for her husband.
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