What a family. I was reminded of a couple other documentaries; Grey Gardens (1976) and The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006). As with the GG series, it starts, follows the action, and extends beyond the end of filming - making discoveries along the way that could not have been imagined. As with Zeigoff's Ghost World (2001), you've got 78 rpm music, and in at least one scene you see TZ's collection in the background in a staged setup. Do watch it again with Roger Ebert and TZ's commentary.
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Where do I begin?

To introduce myself, My name is Julia but I prefer Julie. This was because when I was little my mom and her best friend had a deal that whoever was born first could take the name Julia and the second born could be named "Julia" as well, but people had to call them Julie. Why did my mom make this deal? I have no idea-- I don't even like the name Julie but no one will turn back and call me Julia. Pretty sad I know but I got over it years ago.
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