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Title: Endearing and unforgettable
Review: after watching the new HBO movie Grey Gardens, I just had to see the real deal- the Maysles brothers' documentary on the lives of the Beales, mother and daughter society women, relatives to Jackie-O, living in the Hamptons in their once splendid mansion now a dilapitated and cat infested nightmare. I was hooked within minutes. The Beales, Big and Little Edie, welcome us into their home and their lives. They make no apologies for the way they live and exude a sense of privilige even while living in squalor. I was left feeling quite taken with Little Edie, with all of her charm and innocence. After seeing both the documentary and the HBO film I am amazed at Drew Barrymore's portrayal of Little Edie. It is uncanny and absolute. This documentary, packaged with a bonus DVD of footage not in the original will make you laugh, cry and sometimes cringe.
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