Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway, the new documentary film produced by East of Doheny with AlBert Maysles that has already reached cult status during its rollout of limited screenings, will air nationwide on PBS on the Emmy Award-winning Independent Lens, hosted by Terrence Howard, on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 10:00 p.m. (check local listings).
"We are delighted to bring Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway to Independent Lens," series producer Lois Vossen said. "The joy of this new film is that not only do you reconnect with the Beales, you also get a front-row seat to the creative process that transformed the Maysles' film into a moving and award-winning Broadway musical. We are extremely pleased to be associated with such an influential talent as AlBert Maysles. We know this film will be a favorite with our viewers."Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway unfolds the creative journey of AlBert Maysles' cult classic, Grey Gardens, from non-fiction film to legendary Broadway musical. Edith Beale and her daughter Edie - aunt and cousin to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - were a most unique and engaging mother/daughter act, built upon powerful independence, courage, devotion and love. The 1975 Maysles film, Grey Gardens, catapulted them to icon status and culminated in the ultimate homage: being portrayed on the Broadway stage. This new Maysles documentary features behind-the-scenes footage of the Tony Award-winning show's rehearsals and performances. Also included are interviews with the creators and cast, as well as insights from fashion designers, cultural commentators, fans, and a revealing interview with AlBert Maysles himself.Photo Credit Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
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