

Adrienne
2021-11-14 · 98 min · ★ 6.8
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 OstroySelf
Paul RuddSelf
Keri RussellSelf
Cheryl HinesSelf
Nathan FillionSelf
Lew TempleSelf
Jessie MuellerSelf
Jeremy SistoSelf
Hal HartleySelf
Sara BareillesSelf
Michael BadenSelf
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