Marge & Walter

1990 | 28 minutes | 9.0 ★ (1)

Marge & Walter
  • Overview

    In this awards-winning documentary, that aired nationwide on PBS stations in the United States, 71-year-old caregiver Marge fights for the relationship of her life, seeking to sustain her physically declining husband Walter with energy, hope, and love. (The web-exclusive series Caring for Walter is a re-edited version of this documentary and includes bonus interviews on the challenges of family caregiving.)

  • Release Date

    30 November 1990

  • DirectingSusan Hannah Hadary
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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