'Grey Gardens' Documentary Screening in Provincetown 6/20
By: BWW News Desk Jun. 19, 2008
Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway, the new documentary film by East of Doheny with AlBert Maysles that has already reached cult status during its rollout of limited coast-to-coast screenings, will once again be screened – this time at the Provincetown International Film Festival – beginning Friday (6/20/08) at 6:30 p.m.
The film will have two additional screenings at the Festival – Saturday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. The Friday and Saturday screenings will be followed by a discussion with the musical's composer Scott Frankel and book writer Doug Wright.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. The 10th annual Provincetown Film Festival (Cape Cod) runs from June 18 – June 22, 2008. For more information, or to buy tickets to any of the Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway screenings, visit www.ptownfilmfest.org.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.Videos