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200920 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Mother

200920 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Twenty minutes of iconic clips feature mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas, including the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage.

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Twenty minutes of iconic clips feature mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas, including the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage.

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Tracey Moffatt

Tracey Moffattdirector

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Mother features iconic clips of maternal figures from classic Hollywood films and television dramas. The documentary includes scenes with the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, as well as memorable performances from the series Maude (1972-78) and films like Imitation of Life (1959) and Aliens (1986). It addresses themes of care, loss, and emotional manipulation, focusing on the intricate relationships between mothers and daughters. Additional scenes from American Gangster (2007) reflect changing societal views on motherhood across different eras.

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