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Edie & Thea : a very long engagement /

Lesbians Edie and Thea recount how their improbable romance ignited a lifelong journey around the world and through history. Though touched by events like the civil rights movement and the Stonewall riots, Edie and Thea's relationship transcends politics and is a shining example of love's...

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Corporate Author: QC Cinema (Firm)
Contributors: Muska, Susan, 1958- (Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Film editor, director of photography,), Olafsdottir, Greta, 1957- (Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Film editor, director of photography,), Henry, Karl, (composer (expression)), Windsor, Edie, (Actor), Spyer, Thea, (Actor)
Format: DVD
Language:English
Published: [Philadelphia, Pa.] : QC Cinema, [2010]
Subjects and Genres:
Windsor, Edie.
Spyer, Thea.
Lesbian couples > New York (State) > New York > Biography.
Lesbians > New York (State) > New York > Biography.
Couples de lesbiennes > New York (État) > New York > Biographies.
Lesbiennes > New York (État) > New York > Biographies.
Lesbian couples.
Lesbians.
New York (State) > New York.
DVDs > Lesbians > New York (State) > New York > Biography.
Documentaries and Factual Films
Feature films > United States.
Biographical films.
Biographies.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Films biographiques.
Documentaires.
Films autres que de fiction.
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Summary: Lesbians Edie and Thea recount how their improbable romance ignited a lifelong journey around the world and through history. Though touched by events like the civil rights movement and the Stonewall riots, Edie and Thea's relationship transcends politics and is a shining example of love's ability to endure.
"In the closeted 1960s, two young women met and fell in love -- and so began the extraordinary tale of Edie and Thea, whose engagement to each other would span more than forty years. Directors Susan Muska and Gréta Ólafsdóttir (The Brandon Teena Story) present a lovingly crafted documentary in which Edie and Thea recount how their improbable romance ignited a lifelong journey around the world and through history. Though touched by events like the civil rights movement and the Stonewall riots, Edie and Thea's relationship transcends politics and is a shining example of love's ability to endure. Ultimately, in their 70s, with Thea's health in rapid decline, the two seize the opportunity to fulfill their dream of getting married. The film captures their inspiring journey to Toronto - and Thea's last trip on a plane - where the lovers are finally able to make their vows. Told with candor, wit, and great affection, Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement is an American love story for the ages." -- Breaking Glass Productions' website.
Item Description: Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.
Special features: Interview with Judge Harvey Brownstone; Edie with directors Susan Muska & Gréta Ólafsdóttir on the festival circuit; link to "In the life" Edie & Thea segment; "Coping with disability" featurette; "life after Thea" featurette; "Edie's story" featurette; photo gallery.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (61 min.) : sound, color with black-and-white ; 4 3/4 in
Format: DVD format; NTSC; region 1; 1.33:1 anamorphic widescreen; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.
Audience: Rating: Not rated.
Awards: Outfest 2009 ; IFFF Dortmund/Koln 2010 ; Reel Pride 2010, Best documentary ; Image Out 2009, Best independent feautre documentary.
Production Credits: Music, Karl Henry.

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