The Maysles brothers document the lives of Edith and Edie Beale, reclusive mother-daughter duo living in the crumbling Grey Gardens mansion in East Hampton. Edith, an 80-year-old singer and socialite, is witty and dry, while Edie, her 56-year-old daughter, is outgoing and eccentric, often dressing for "combat" in tight outfits. The film explores their complex relationship, revealing hints of past conflicts and dependencies.
Grey Gardens
A reclusive mother-daughter duo, distant cousins of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, abandon their luxurious East Hampton mansion to discover a sense of liberation amidst decay and chaos, mirroring the downfall of America's Camelot.
