Love & Stuff is an 2020 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Judith Helfand. It follows Helfand as she deals with her mothers belongings following her death, and becoming a mother.
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| Starring | Judith Helfand |
| Cinematography | Daniel Gold |
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| Music by | Paul Brill |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival on May 28, 2020.
Synopsis edit
The film follows Judith Helfand, as she goes through her mothers belongings following her death, and becoming a mother for the very first time.
Production edit
The film is a continuation of a 2014 New York Times Op-ed documentary, picking up where it leaves off.[1] The project was initially conceived and edited as a documentary series, however, it struggled to get funding as platforms only agreed to commit to it once it was further along.[2] It was then re-edited into a feature-length film.[3]
Release edit
The film had its world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival on May 28, 2020.[4] It also screened at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020.[5]
Reception edit
Love and Stuff holds an 80% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on five reviews, with an average of 5.6/10.[6]
References edit
- ^ White, Tom (September 7, 2020). "The Feedback: Judith Helfand's 'Love & Stuff'". International Documentary Association. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Benardello, Karen (June 8, 2020). "2020 Hot Docs Film Festival Interview: Judith Helfand Talks Love & Stuff (Exclusive)". Shock Ya. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Gheron, Meghan (May 29, 2020). "Hot Docs 2020 Women Directors: Meet Judith Helfand – "Love & Stuff"". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Love & Stuff". Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Love & Stuff". DOC NYC. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Love & Stuff (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
