Grey Gardens (2009)

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The Edies were then the subjects of Grey Gardens, a 1976 documentary by David and Albert Maysles, whose rights will be part of the movie package.

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• Project Phase: Completed
• Release Date: 2009-04-18 - Direct to Video
• Distributor(s): HBO Films
• Film Genre(s): Drama
• Country: United States
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SYNOPSIS

The fact-based drama about two eccentric relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy who made headlines when the health department threatened to raid their flea- and raccoon-infested East Hampton, N.Y., estate. They were once steeped in affluence and privilege, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in East Hampton while they defied convention amidst the social royalty. Based on the women who inspired the Maysles Brothers' 1975 documentary, Barrymore will play Little Edie, and Lange will play her mother, Big Edie Bouvier Beale, the socialite cousin and aunt, respectively, of Kennedy Onassis. The Edies made headlines around the world when Jackie O herself materialized to rescue her family from public disgrace. The film will cover 40 years. Kennedy Onassis will be a character in the film, as will Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn, who bought the crumbling mansion from Little Edie after her mother's death. Jeanne Tripplehorn will play Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

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 Variety reports that Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange will star in the pic project for commercials director Michael Sucsy who wrote the script and will make his feature directing debut on the project this summer. He'll produce with Lucy Barzun and Rachael Horovitz. : 2006-10-22