About this episode
The episode discusses the documentary 'Dear Audrey', exploring themes of memory and devotion through the lens of a filmmaker caring for his wife with Alzheimer's.
Dear Audrey follows veteran documentary filmmaker Martin Duckworth as he cares for his wife Audrey, who is living with Alzheimer’s. What begins as a portrait of daily life gradually expands into a reflection on memory, devotion, and acceptance. Director Jeremiah Hayes allows the narrative to emerge organically, and in so doing, captures moments of striking intimacy. The resulting film resists easy categorization. Dear Audrey is part biography, part love story, and part meditation. And it’s an anchored by Duckworth, whose openness gives the film its emotional weight and lasting impact. Music: Podington Bear This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.talkingdocumentary.com
People in this episode
Host: Scott
Topics covered
- Alzheimer's
- documentary filmmaking
- memory
- devotion
- acceptance
- intimacy
- biography
Keywords
- Alzheimer's
- documentary
- memory
- love story
- intimacy
- Martin Duckworth
- Jeremiah Hayes
- Dear Audrey
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Podington Bear
Books & works: Dear Audrey
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