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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.

Contributors:

Muska, Susan, 1958- , film director, film producer, director of photography, editor of moving image work, director, producer, cinematographer, film editor

Olafsdottir, Greta, 1957- , film director, film producer, director of photography, editor of moving image work, director, producer, cinematographer, film editor

Henry, Karl , composer

Windsor, Edie , actor

Spyer, Thea , actor

Bless Bless Productions , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Sundance Channel , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Graphic Pictures (Firm) , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

QC Cinema (Firm)

Breaking Glass Pictures (Firm) , film distributor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/fds

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

English dialogue with optional English subtitles.

Subjects:

Windsor, Edie

Spyer, Thea

Lesbian couples — New York (State) — New York — Biography

Lesbians — New York (State) — New York — Biography

Lesbian couples

Lesbians

New York (State) — New York

Genres:

Feature films — United States

Biographical films

Documentary films

Feature films

Nonfiction films

Biographies

System Details:

DVD format; NTSC; region 1; 1.33:1 anamorphic widescreen; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo.

Performers:

Featuring Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer.

Production Credits:

Music, Karl Henry.

General Notes:

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.

Audience:

Rating: Not rated.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (61 min.) : sound, color with black-and-white ; 4 3/4 in

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical; stereo; Dolby digital 2.0

Video Characteristics:

NTSC

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

EDI 2009 DVD

Other Standard Numbers:

Universal Product Code: 853937002476
Publisher Number, QC Cinema: QCC247

OCLC Numbers:

669851114