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Deep Dive: Queen Mimi (2016)

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Queen Mimi
Queen Mimi is a documentary about Marie 'Mimi' Haist, an elderly homeless woman who lived in a Santa Monica laundromat for 18 years. Directed by Yaniv Rokah, the film presents her life story, focusing on her experiences and the relationships she formed during her time in the laundromat. The film features Haist as herself, along with Zach Galifianakis, who had a long-standing friendship with her, providing a personal touch to her narrative. The documentary also touches on Haist's past, including how she became homeless in her 50s after a divorce. It shows her friendship with Galifianakis, who supported her financially and emotionally over the years. The film was released worldwide by XLrator Media in May 2016 and was selected for the Sarasota Film Festival, further emphasizing its recognition in the documentary film circuit.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Marie 'Mimi' Haist, a unique character in Santa Monica.
  • •See Zach Galifianakis' long friendship with Mimi.
  • •Find out how Mimi lived in a laundromat for nearly two decades.

Did You Know

•Marie 'Mimi' Haist lived in a laundromat for 18 years.
•Zach Galifianakis paid Haist's rent until her death in 2021.
•Haist became homeless in her 50s due to a divorce.
•The film was released worldwide in May 2016.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsFans of Zach GalifianakisStories of homelessness