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My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic

  • 2011
  • 59m
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My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic (2011)
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A documentary about women's alcoholism chronicles the progression of the disease in Bette VandenAkker-a nurse, wife, and mother-who died in the fall of 2007. Filmmakers Sherri VandenAkker-Be... Read allA documentary about women's alcoholism chronicles the progression of the disease in Bette VandenAkker-a nurse, wife, and mother-who died in the fall of 2007. Filmmakers Sherri VandenAkker-Bette's daughter-and Josh WE Hays employ interviews, family photographs, medical records, an... Read allA documentary about women's alcoholism chronicles the progression of the disease in Bette VandenAkker-a nurse, wife, and mother-who died in the fall of 2007. Filmmakers Sherri VandenAkker-Bette's daughter-and Josh WE Hays employ interviews, family photographs, medical records, and court documents to provide a personal and detailed look at the physical, emotional, and ... Read all

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      "Best Feature Documentary: Honorable Mention" at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, Boston, MA (2012).

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    Really surprised at some of the lower reviews here. Especially a man commenting on "woman" focus. Having lived my life around alcoholism...all you ever hear about is the "external" facing issues...this walk though what happens inside the body is excellent. And needs to be highlighted. That picture of a 62 year old woman says a lot about the internal damage.

    Living with severe alcoholics is extremely difficult. You can't judge these daughters. This documentary was making amends and giving back...for tears of abuse and neglect. An addict yes...but their pain is still very real.

    Sorry men that a woman's body was the focus...get used to it!
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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Whitinsville, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kairos Productions
      • Unlikely Hero Productions
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      • $10,750 (estimated)
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      59 minutes
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      • Mono
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      • 1.33 : 1

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