Declutter
"When there’s trauma in the family, decluttering means more than just cleaning."
Originally released in 2017. Declutter is a documentary film. directed by Madison Thomas. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Madison Thomas
Synopsis
One Saturday morning, filmmaker Madison Thomas has a revelation: she’s just like her mother. As she thinks about a friend going through tough times, she feels the sudden urge to clean. Through the scrubbing and wiping and rinsing, Madison's thoughts drift to her mother — and her obsessive need to tidy. Madison’s mother survived a traumatic childhood: her own mother never reconciled what she went through at residential school. Cleaning offers moments of control that she didn’t have as a child. She’s fought hard, against all odds, to become a strong woman. They say trauma is in the genes, that it’s passed from one generation to the next. But strength is inherited too. Through rituals as simple as spending time together and smudging, Madison and her mother are beginning to mend the cycle of pain in their family. Declutter is an intimate look into a private moment between mother and daughter and the strength that carries them both.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 5m
5 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Declutter about?
One Saturday morning, filmmaker Madison Thomas has a revelation: she’s just like her mother. As she thinks about a friend going through tough times, she feels the sudden urge to clean. Through t...
Who directed Declutter?
Declutter was directed by Madison Thomas.
How long is Declutter?
Declutter has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Declutter released?
Declutter was released on June 6, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Declutter?
The main cast of Declutter includes Madison Thomas.