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51 Birch Street
Do you really want to know your parents?
Directed by Doug Block
Produced by Lori Cheatle
Video: 51 Birch Street trailer
Overview
Genre
Personal Doc and Human Interest
Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Doug Block always thought his parents' 54-year marriage was a good one. But when his mother dies unexpectedly and his father swiftly marries a former secretary, he discovers a family history far more complex and troubled than he ever imagined. 51 Birch Street is a riveting personal documentary that explores a universal human question – how much about your parents do you really want to know?
Stage
finished
Running time
88 minutes
Links
Official Website
51 Birch Street Official Website
Credits
Doug Block
... Director
Doug Block
... Producer, Writer, Camera
Lori Cheatle
... Producer
Amy Seplin
... Editor, Co-Writer
H. Scott Salinas
... Original Music
Production Details
Prod. Co.
Copacetic Pictures
Country
United States
Distribution Details
Release year
2006
Festivals
Toronto, IDFA, SXSW, Full Frame
Awards
National Board of Review, Banff
Distribution
Image Entertainment, New Video
Broadcast (Prod.)
HBO, ZDF/Arte
Broadcast (Acq.)
Channel Four, VPRO, CBC, SBS, SVT and many others
Language
English
Produced by Lori Cheatle
Video: 51 Birch Street trailer
Overview
Genre
Personal Doc and Human InterestSynopsis
Documentary filmmaker Doug Block always thought his parents' 54-year marriage was a good one. But when his mother dies unexpectedly and his father swiftly marries a former secretary, he discovers a family history far more complex and troubled than he ever imagined. 51 Birch Street is a riveting personal documentary that explores a universal human question – how much about your parents do you really want to know?
Stage
finishedRunning time
88 minutesLinks
Official Website
51 Birch Street Official WebsiteCredits
Doug Block
... Director
Doug Block
... Producer, Writer, Camera
Lori Cheatle
... Producer
Amy Seplin
... Editor, Co-Writer
H. Scott Salinas
... Original Music
