Dear Audrey (89 min. 2021) is a new award-winning documentary about remarkable love that
endures through all the challenges that Alzheimer’s can present.
Celebrated filmmaker Martin Duckworth’s signature in over 100 documentary films is
beauty in the ordinary and the extraordinary. In Dear Audrey, this tradition is mirrored in
the poetry and pain of a life well lived.
After Audrey’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Martin’s commitment and grace in caring for
her becomes his most important life work. He says, “My love for Audrey intensified
during her illness.” Adding to those challenges is helping his 45-year-old daughter,
Jacqueline, who has autism, maintain a relationship with her mother as Audrey’s health
declines.
As film critic Richard Propes stated “It’s the kind of story for which Duckworth himself is
known, a sort of observational endeavor filled with matter-of-fact truths and endearingly
vivid and humane imagery. A poignant and beautiful film.”
- Year2021
- Runtime89 minutes
- DirectorJeremiah Hayes
Dear Audrey (89 min. 2021) is a new award-winning documentary about remarkable love that
endures through all the challenges that Alzheimer’s can present.
Celebrated filmmaker Martin Duckworth’s signature in over 100 documentary films is
beauty in the ordinary and the extraordinary. In Dear Audrey, this tradition is mirrored in
the poetry and pain of a life well lived.
After Audrey’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, Martin’s commitment and grace in caring for
her becomes his most important life work. He says, “My love for Audrey intensified
during her illness.” Adding to those challenges is helping his 45-year-old daughter,
Jacqueline, who has autism, maintain a relationship with her mother as Audrey’s health
declines.
As film critic Richard Propes stated “It’s the kind of story for which Duckworth himself is
known, a sort of observational endeavor filled with matter-of-fact truths and endearingly
vivid and humane imagery. A poignant and beautiful film.”
- Year2021
- Runtime89 minutes
- DirectorJeremiah Hayes