51 Birch Street

"Do you really want to know your parents?"

Oct 18 2006 Unrated 1h 30m
Documentary

Documentary filmmaker Doug Block had every reason to believe his parents' 54-year marriage was a good one. But when his mother dies unexpectedly and his father swiftly marries his former secretary, he discovers two parents who are 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?

Plot

Documentary filmmaker Doug Block had every reason to believe his parents' 54-year marriage was a good one. But when his mother dies unexpectedly and his father swiftly marries his former secretary, he discovers two parents who are 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?

Written by

Doug Block, Amy Seplin

Directed by

Doug Block

Cast

Carol Block, Doug Block, Ellen Block

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany, United States of America

Production Companies

Copacetic Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
944
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA