The Story of Mothers and Daughters
” a miraculous and perfect little film”
New York Daily News
“Television at its best… brims with insights, emotion, and honest tears.”
LA Times
“Forthcoming and honest… “
Variety
“A very important and long overdue film”
Coretta Scott King
400 Women and girls...
Primetime ABC and PBS
BEST FILM IN 30 YEARS
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72 & 45 minute versions available
“7 years ago, I lost my mother in an auto accident. I still mourn her. Your film gave me something I needed. The loss remains, but i know more about how to carry my feelings. Thank you for sharing beautiful piece of art and human understanding.” – Reina Otava
“I am pregnant – with a girl. I was anxious then neutral. Now I am excited! Your doc-umentary is fabulous. Thank you for helping me realize just what a mother daughter relationship is, even if not perfect. I’m buying two copies for new moms I know.” – Alisa Gray
“I bought this film as a mother’s day present for my mom and ending up watching it with her and my 3 sisters. We laughed and cried and then talked late into the night about our own feelings. It was wonderful, the best and most meaningful Mother’s Day we’ve ever had. We plan on watching it every year as a family tradition. Thank you for making this film. – Jeanette Syran
I can’t tell you how wonderful the film is — or no, stop, that’s wrong — yes, I CAN tell you how wonderful it is. I lost my mother in October of last year and she and I were the best, the very best of friends. The film moved me so much. And yes, I cried (and paused several times) and cried some more. I would have loved to have seen it with her — how truly special that would have been.Thank you so much for making such an incredible film. For mothers and daughters everywhere. A tribute to them, in honor of them, in memory of them. – Hunter
“I wanted to share with you how meaningful this film was to my family. My grandmother was terminally ill and living with us, very weak and very ill, but very aware of all that was going on around her. The hospice staff was surprised that she was hanging on. All of us were having trouble talking about the end of this great woman’s life. On the night “Mothers and Daughters” was televised, all three generations watched it together – my grandmother, my mother, and I. So much of the video was right where we were living, and it was incredibly poignant for all of us. Afterwards, my mom was able to talk to her mother about her impending death for the first time. Two days later, my grandmother passed away. This film and its beauty and honesty made letting go a little easier for all of us.” – Natalie Halliday
I wanted to tell you. My daughter is 15 and we have had our moments in these “teen” years. During the film, she reached over and held my hand! I can’t tell you how wonderful that was. Thanks for sharing your film with us!! – Carol Dreysse
“ Your documentary helped me to put some things to rest, to clarify and understand others, and to take another step along the path of life.” – Jean Sioman
reviews
“A miraculous, perfect little film … you owe it to yourself to see it.”
– Eric Mink, New York Daily News
“Lovely…brims with insights, emotion, and honest tears. Try not to miss it…television at its best.”
– Howard Rosenberg, LA TIMES
“Fothcoming and honest … from childbirth to death, each story is touching.”
– Carole Horst, Variety Magazine
“Poignant and often painful…refreshingly free of Hallmark moments…”
“You will likely see no documentary anytime soon that will touch you as will The Story of Mothers and Daughters … what emerges is the rhythmic breathing of life itself…”
“An intimacy sometimes hard to bear suffuses ‘The Story of Mothers & Daughters.’ … It seems nothing is off limits … The camera and the conversation goes full circle, from birth to death and back, and the good, bad and indifferent variations on the theme.”
“Skillfully produced and directed … exhilarating highs and devastating lows … images and impact stay with you.”
“Captures the mother-daughter relationship in all its poignant, silly, gut-wrenching, earthshaking glory… — or just enjoy the beautiful photography. Superbly crafted …”
TESTIMONIALS
Academics & Celebrities
Coretta Scott King
“A very important and long overdue film …
….which so beautifully demonstrates the healing, creative power of a sacred bond. This film reminds us that mothers and daughters share a profound destiny, for we give birth to the future.”
Alexandra Todd
Professor of Sociology,
Suffolk University
“Can be successfully used in any classroom …
… that explores women’s lives, be it sociology, psychology, biography, or political science. A foundational film that skillfully defines the overlooked but essential mother-daughter bond. ”
Sue C Fisher,
Professor of Sociology,
Wesleyan University
“Should be part of any gender studies curriculum…
“…This film provides a breadth and depth that would illuminate any intellectual exploration of women’s reality, with a marvelous combination of sociological rigor and documentary storytelling. I found myself both deeply moved and informed.”
Oprah Winfrey
“This film is the perfect gift”
Coretta Scott King
“A very important and long overdue film …
….which so beautifully demonstrates the healing, creative power of a sacred bond. This film reminds us that mothers and daughters share a profound destiny, for we give birth to the future.”
Alexandra Todd
Professor of Sociology,
Suffolk University
“Can be successfully used in any classroom …
… that explores women’s lives, be it sociology, psychology, biography, or political science. A foundational film that skillfully defines the overlooked but essential mother-daughter bond. ”
Awards:
- CINE Golden Eagle
- Bronze Apple from the National Educational Media Network
- Silver Hugo from Chicago International Television Festival
- Chris Award from the Columbus International Film & Video Festival
- Included in Best Films of the last 30 years at the 30th anniversary of the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival
