Summaries

Christina Crawford's documentary explores entertainment history, social justice, and family violence through multimedia play, home movies, and personal experiences, highlighting her work and healing process.

SURVIVING MOMMIE DEAREST: A documentary based on a one-woman multimedia play written by and starring best-selling author, Christina Crawford. It covers not only 100 years of entertainment and show business history, but also issues of social justice. The documentary is based on three of her best-selling books, Mommie Dearest, Survivor, and No Safe Place. The documentary features long forgotten home movies and historical photos of both Joan and Christina Crawford. Throughout her long career, Ms. Crawford has turned the issue of family violence into public awareness. She also offers hope and the healing process through her personal experiences.—Anonymous

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Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 17, 1976
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English

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Runtime 1h 11m
Color Color
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