In 1973, documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles shift their focus from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to her aunt and cousin, Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith, who were living in squalor at their family mansion in East Hampton, New York. Through flashbacks, the film explores the mother-daughter duo's decline from their socialite past to their isolated lives. The story delves into the controlling dynamics of their family, including their father's manipulation of their lives and finances, which ultimately led to their downfall.
Grey Gardens
The fascinating true story of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, who lead an extraordinary life in a grand Long Island estate, captivating the world with their unique and eccentric lifestyle.
