Home (1979)

Through eloquent portrayals of four different life experiences — birth, aging, marriage and the death of a parent — Home addresses how the dissolution of the nuclear family and the increasing control of daily life by institutions have affected the individual. The subjects of this verité documentary include a ninety-four year-old woman in a nursing home and a young man caring for his terminally ill mother at home.

Director: John Reilly, Julie Gustafson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Editing: Julie Gustafson
Production: Global Village, The TV Lab at WNET/13
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Reilly, Julie Gustafson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Home about?
Through eloquent portrayals of four different life experiences — birth, aging, marriage and the death of a parent — Home addresses how the dissolution of the nuclear family and the increasing control of daily life by institutions have affected the individual. The subjects of this verité documentary include a ninety-four year-old woman in a nursing home and a young man caring for his terminally ill mother at home.
Who directed Home?
Home was directed by John Reilly, Julie Gustafson.
How long is Home?
Home has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Home?
Home is a Documentary film.
Where was Home produced?
Home was produced in United States of America.