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Edith+Eddie is a 2017 American documentary short directed by Laura Checkoway. It follows Edith Hill and Eddie Harrison, an interracial couple in their nineties whose marriage is affected by family conflict, separation, and questions involving elder care and guardianship. The film began as a portrait of the couple's relationship but also documents the legal and personal pressures surrounding their later life. It was nominated for the 2018 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject and is intended for viewers studying aging, family authority, and documentary filmmaking.
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What is Edith+Eddie about?
The 2017 documentary short follows Edith Hill and Eddie Harrison, an interracial couple in their nineties. Their marriage is affected by family conflict, separation, elder-care concerns, and guardianship questions.
Who directed Edith+Eddie?
Laura Checkoway directed the film. It is an American documentary short released in 2017.
Was Edith+Eddie nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, the film received a nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018. The nomination brought wider attention to Checkoway's intimate account of the couple.
Is Edith+Eddie a feature-length documentary?
No, it is a documentary short rather than a feature. Its story focuses tightly on Edith Hill, Eddie Harrison, and the family dispute surrounding their later life together.
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