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      Dear Audrey

      2021 1h 29m Documentary List
      Reviews Acclaimed activist filmmaker Martin Duckworth has devoted his life to peace and justice. But now he's put down his camera to fight for the most important cause he's ever faced--caring for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of Alzheimer's. Martin tirelessly embraces each new chapter with grace and resilience--demonstrating his unconditional loyalty as he finds new reasons to love her each day. Dear Audrey intricately weaves together the couple's gritty yet tender reality, and takes us back to their adventures, from the front lines of the anti-Vietnam War protests to the hippie counterculture movement, with excerpts from Martin's films and Audrey's stunning photography. The film is a powerful testament to Martin's love and devotion, which deepens over the decades. While Audrey gradually fades away--and as their autistic daughter Jacqueline struggles with her mother's illness--Martin commits everything he's got to making their lives creative and meaningful. Read More Read Less

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      Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) The events of a long, storied marriage make up the meat of the film. While they’re fascinating, the central force of Dear Audrey is the eternal, almost implacable force of love that binds people together through the most difficult times. Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com This is a documentary about remarkable love that endures through all the challenges that Alzheimer's can present. Rated: 4.0/4.0 Jun 16, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Dylan B Beautiful, touching, powerful film! Must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Acclaimed activist filmmaker Martin Duckworth has devoted his life to peace and justice. But now he's put down his camera to fight for the most important cause he's ever faced--caring for his wife, Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of Alzheimer's. Martin tirelessly embraces each new chapter with grace and resilience--demonstrating his unconditional loyalty as he finds new reasons to love her each day. Dear Audrey intricately weaves together the couple's gritty yet tender reality, and takes us back to their adventures, from the front lines of the anti-Vietnam War protests to the hippie counterculture movement, with excerpts from Martin's films and Audrey's stunning photography. The film is a powerful testament to Martin's love and devotion, which deepens over the decades. While Audrey gradually fades away--and as their autistic daughter Jacqueline struggles with her mother's illness--Martin commits everything he's got to making their lives creative and meaningful.
      Director
      Jeremiah Hayes
      Producer
      Katherine Buck, Annette Clarke, Glen Salzman, Pablo Salzman
      Screenwriter
      Jeremiah Hayes, Jeremiah Hayes
      Production Co
      National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Super Channel, Cineflix Media
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 29m