Edith+Eddie (2017)

Edith and Eddie, ages 96 and 95, are America's oldest interracial newlyweds. Their love story is disrupted by a family feud that threatens to tear the couple apart.

Director:

Laura Checkoway

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 3 nominations.

Storyline

Edith and Eddie, ages 96 and 95, are America's oldest interracial newlyweds. Their love story is disrupted by a family feud that threatens to tear the couple apart.

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Plot Keywords:

love | interracial | law | abuse | elderly | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Cher saw a local news story about Edith and Eddie's case and was so moved she became involved in their lives, offering to pay for Edith Hill's medical expenses as well as costs associated with fixing up the couple's home.

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Connections

Referenced in Sean Bradley's First Reaction: 90th Academy Awards - Nominations (2018)

User Reviews

Sweet and Interesting Doc

Edith+Eddie is a heartwarming, yet heartbreaking short documentary about a relationship between a recently married couple who are both in their 90s. The doc tells the story of their fight against social workers who want to force Edith to move away from her love Eddie. The documentary keeps you invested in there cute relationship for the entire 29 minute runtime. As a viewer, I felt all types of emotions including sadness, joy, and frustration while watching this film, and that is one of the reasons I liked it. The film makes you feel so much. Overall, I think the film is a great short doc that I would recommend to most.

Details

Official Sites:

Kartemquin Films Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Эдит+Эдди

Filming Locations:

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Heart is Red, Kartemquin Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

29 min

Color:

Color