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202228 minGdocumentary

Family Dynamics

Marianne

202228 minGdocumentary

A sudden stroke forces Pulitzer Prize-nominated novelist Marianne Wiggins to move in with her daughter, artist Lara Porzak, in 2016.

Family Dynamics

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Rebecca Ressler

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A sudden stroke forces Pulitzer Prize-nominated novelist Marianne Wiggins to move in with her daughter, artist Lara Porzak, in 2016.

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Lara Porzakdirector

Rebecca Resslerdirector

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Marianne Wiggins, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated novelist, suffers a stroke in 2016. She moves in with her daughter, Lara Porzak, an artist. Lara takes on the role of caregiver while helping her mother finish a new literary work. The film captures their daily interactions and the challenges they face together. It provides a close look at their family dynamics during a difficult time. The documentary runs for 28 minutes and is directed by Lara Porzak.

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