First Cousin Once Removed

"A Story of Life After Memory... inside the mind of poet Edwin Honig"

Feb 13 2014 Not Rated 1h 18m
Documentary

Filmmaker Alan Berliner documents his first cousin, the poet-translator Edwin Honig, as he succumbs to Alzheimer's.

Plot

Acclaimed filmmaker Alan Berliner chronicles the deeply personal story of his mother's first cousin--well-known poet/translator/professor Edwin Honig--on his journey into the depths of Alzheimer's disease. Shot over the course of five years, the film presents an unflinching portrait of Edwin's work and life while documenting his slow mental deterioration through visits and interviews with Edwin and his friends, former students, and others, along with archival footage and more.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Alan Berliner

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
415
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
94
Popularity
NA