Dear Audrey

Dear Audrey (2021) is a documentary film directed by Jeremiah Hayes rated 10.0/10.

Martin Duckworth is a staunch defender of peace and justice and one of Quebec’s most important documentary filmmakers. Helped by his 47-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, the octogenarian supports his wife, photographer and activist Audrey Schirmer, through the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Characterized by captivating resilience and strength, this moving biography soberly directed by Jeremiah Hayes allows Duckworth to reflect candidly on the key personal and professional moments of the couple’s lives. Dear Audrey tells a story marked by incredible twists and turns and a consistent attitude toward challenges. The film takes place more in the present than the past, becoming a powerful testimonial to the growing and unshakable love of a husband for his wife.

Cast

Audrey Schirmer

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Martin Duckworth

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Marya Duckworth

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Sylvia Duckworth

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Danielle Schirmer

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Jacqueline Schirmer

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Nick Schirmer

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