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Edith+Eddie is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Laura Checkoway and produced by Thomas Lee Wright. It was distributed by Kartemquin Films. When singer and entertainer Cher learned about the couple from a local news story, she offered to pay for repairs to the couple's home as well as Edith's medical bills.
Apr 25, 2021 · With the 93rd Academy Awards airing tonight on ABC, I am pleased to present my 2018 interview with filmmaker Laura Checkoway about her brilliant Oscar-nominated documentary short subject, “Edith+Eddie.”
Checkoway ended up shooting enough for a feature but in the edit realized she had a more compelling story as a 29-minute film. The result is the Oscar-nominated documentary "Edith+Eddie," a poignant look at elder abuse.
Feb 23, 2018 · In the year since the short film's premiere at the 2017 True/False Film Festival, Edith + Eddie has inspired and infuriated audiences, introducing us to an unforgettable pair of star-crossed lovers, as well as the abuses of the elder care system.
Mar 21, 2018 · Laura Checkoway certainly won't be the most famous director in the room at the 2018 Academy Awards ceremony. But that's exactly what makes it so special. Her second film, " Edith+Eddie," is one of five contenders for best short-subject documentary.
- Ben Schamisso
- October 16, 2024
- Ben.Schamisso@scripps.com
Edith+Eddie is a heartwarming, yet heartbreaking short documentary about a relationship between a recently married couple who are both in their 90s. The doc tells the story of their fight against social workers who want to force Edith to move away from her love Eddie.
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Mar 1, 2018 · “Edith + Eddie,” a short documentary vying for an Academy Award Sunday, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict over caring for an aging parent.
