'' Edith Eddie '' is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Laura Checkoway and produced by Thomas Lee Wright . It was distributed by Kartemquin Films . When singer and entertainer Cher learned about the couple from a local news story , she offered to pay for repairs to the couple 's home as well as Edith 's medical bills . Cher is also the executive producer of the documentary film . It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
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