| Edith Bouvier Beale, Edie Beale
For their classic, 1976 documentary Grey Gardens, Albert and David
Maysles shot hours-upon-hours of footage exploring the lives of
their subjects Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edie (who were
affectionately referred to by their brothers as Big Edie and Little
Edie), whose quiet lives on the grounds of a dilapidated estate
stood in remarkable contrast to their quick with and extravagant
upbringing. Though the brothers were unable to use a vast majority
of the fascinating footage in the ninety-four minute film, this
companion piece comprised of never-before-seen outtakes culled from
the original shooting sessions allows Grey Gardens fans to take
a trip back to that familiar, dilapidated mansion to hear both Big
Edie and Little Edie discuss everything from love and war to the
existence of God. A nostalgic montage of Little Edie offers a warm
testament to the eccentric daughter's inimitable fashion sense. |