Joyce's Neighborhood

Mary Mills grew up as an only child in the 1960s in a quiet neighborhood near Santa Monica, California. Although Mary didn’t have siblings to play with, she was never lonely. There were plenty of children nearby, and they all wanted to be at her house where they would hang out with Mary… and her mom, Joyce Carter Mills. At StoryCorps, Mary brought her mom to tell her why she was “the mom every other kid wanted.”

Director: Richard O'Connor
Runtime: 3 min
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard O'Connor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joyce's Neighborhood about?
Mary Mills grew up as an only child in the 1960s in a quiet neighborhood near Santa Monica, California. Although Mary didn’t have siblings to play with, she was never lonely. There were plenty of children nearby, and they all wanted to be at her house where they would hang out with Mary… and her mom, Joyce Carter Mills. At StoryCorps, Mary brought her mom to tell her why she was “the mom every other kid wanted.”
Who directed Joyce's Neighborhood?
Joyce's Neighborhood was directed by Richard O'Connor.
How long is Joyce's Neighborhood?
Joyce's Neighborhood has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).