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Dear Audrey (2021)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 29M

Director : Jeremiah Hayes

Synopsis

Martin Duckworth is a staunch defender of peace and justice and one of Quebec’s most important documentary filmmakers. Helped by his 47-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, the octogenarian supports his wife, photographer and activist Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Characterized by captivating resilience and strength, this moving biography soberly directed by Jeremiah Hayes allows Duckworth to reflect candidly on the key personal and professional moments of the couple’s lives. Dear Audrey tells a story marked by incredible twists and turns and a consistent attitude toward challenges. The film takes place more in the present than the past, becoming a powerful testimonial to the growing and unshakable love of a husband for his wife.

Actors

Audrey Schirmer
Audrey Schirmer
Self
Martin Duckworth
Martin Duckworth
Self
Marya Duckworth
Marya Duckworth
Self
Sylvia Duckworth
Sylvia Duckworth
Self
Danielle Schirmer
Danielle Schirmer
Self
Jacqueline Schirmer
Jacqueline Schirmer
Self
Nick Schirmer
Nick Schirmer
Self

Crews

Jeremiah Hayes
Jeremiah Hayes
Director
Jeremiah Hayes
Jeremiah Hayes
Writer
Jeremiah Hayes
Jeremiah Hayes
Editor
Jeremiah Hayes
Jeremiah Hayes
Producer
André Barro
André Barro
Producer
Annette Clarke
Annette Clarke
Producer
Jeremiah Hayes
Jeremiah Hayes
Director of Photography
Walker Grimshaw
Walker Grimshaw
Original Music Composer
Katherine Buck
Katherine Buck
Executive Producer
Annette Clarke
Annette Clarke
Executive Producer
Glen Salzman
Glen Salzman
Executive Producer
Pablo Salzman
Pablo Salzman
Executive Producer

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