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Before Us

June 4, 2023 1h 21m

Released 3 years ago in 2023. Before Us is a documentary film. directed by Hedia Maron. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A filmmaker looking to get to the bottom of her mysterious mother’s hippie past uncovers an outrageous family history that changes everything. Before Us takes an unconventional approach to the adoption narrative, exploring the ramifications of the filmmaker’s mom’s secrets and placing them within the context of a 1960s counterculture that devalued women and children, an adoption industry that viewed illegitimate pregnancy as a pathology, and a society without easy access to birth control.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 4, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before Us about?

A filmmaker looking to get to the bottom of her mysterious mother’s hippie past uncovers an outrageous family history that changes everything. Before Us takes an unconventional approach to the ad...

Who directed Before Us?

Before Us was directed by Hedia Maron.

How long is Before Us?

Before Us has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Before Us released?

Before Us was released on June 4, 2023 in theaters.