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A Mother Apart

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After discovering her mother's letters, Staceyann Chin examines Hazel's past and how her absence shaped Chin's poetry, politics, and parenting. Chin navigates revelations about Hazel while raising her own daughter, Zuri, in an joyful way.

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Andrew Murray The Upcoming Chin retraces her mother’s steps in documentary A Mother Apart to better understand who her mother was while reflecting on what kind of a mother she wants to be to her own child in this deeply personal journey of motherhood. Rated: 4/5 Mar 26, 2025 Full Review Liz Braun Original Cin The film is more a mother’s journey than a straightforward biopic, but it paints a vivid portrait of Chin and her capacity for love, not to mention her iron-clad perseverance. Chin contributes tremendous energy, but overall it is a heart-rending film. Rated: A Mar 25, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laurie Townshend

Director

Ricardo Acosta

Writer

Alison Duke

Writer

Laurie Townshend

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Movie Info

Synopsis After discovering her mother's letters, Staceyann Chin examines Hazel's past and how her absence shaped Chin's poetry, politics, and parenting. Chin navigates revelations about Hazel while raising her own daughter, Zuri, in an joyful way.
Director
Laurie Townshend
Screenwriter
Ricardo Acosta, Alison Duke, Laurie Townshend
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 29m