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Adrienne

2021-11-14 · 98 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary · Drama

As the muse of Hal Hartley’s indie classics and as writer/director of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament. A devoted young mother, her life was right on track until her husband found her dead. Filmmaker Andy Ostroy has been fighting to discover the truth about his wife’s death ever since.

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Directors
Andy Ostroy
Production companies
HBO Documentary Films, Blowback Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andy OstroyAndy OstroySelf
Paul RuddPaul RuddSelf
Keri RussellKeri RussellSelf
Cheryl HinesCheryl HinesSelf
Nathan FillionNathan FillionSelf
Lew TempleLew TempleSelf
Jessie MuellerJessie MuellerSelf
Jeremy SistoJeremy SistoSelf
Hal HartleyHal HartleySelf
Sara BareillesSara BareillesSelf
Irma Rivera-DuffySelf
Michael BadenMichael BadenSelf
Adrienne ShellyAdrienne ShellyAdrienne Shelly (a.f.)

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