Synopsis
63 boxes of heirlooms clutter Judith Helfand's space as she becomes a single mother and confronts her mother's legacy after her death.
Synopsis
Judith Helfand sorts through her late mother's belongings in her New York home, seven months after her mother's death. At 50, she faces the challenges of becoming a single mother for the first time. Helfand transforms her office into a nursery while managing 63 boxes of family heirlooms. The film captures her reflections on motherhood, loss, and the legacy left behind. It had its world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival on May 28, 2020.
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Why Watch
- Follow Judith Helfand's personal story of loss and motherhood.
- See Helfand's emotional connection to her mother's belongings.
- Meet the filmmaker behind a New York Times Op-ed documentary.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Hot Docs on May 28, 2020.
- It screened at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020.
- Love & Stuff has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from five reviews.
- The film has a runtime of 79 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Love & Stuff?
Judith Helfand directed, wrote, and produced Love & Stuff.
When did Love & Stuff premiere?
Love & Stuff had its world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival on May 28, 2020.
What is the runtime of Love & Stuff?
Love & Stuff has a duration of 79 minutes.
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