How Do You Measure a Year? (2021)

08/13/2021 (CA) • 29m

Documentary

Overview

For 17 years, filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt filmed his daughter Ella on her birthday in the same spot, asking her the same questions. In just 29 minutes, we watch her grow from a toddler to a young woman with all the beautiful and sometimes awkward stages in between. Each phase is captured fleetingly but makes an indelible mark. Her responses to her father’s questions are just a backdrop for a deeper story of parental love, acceptance, and ultimately, independence.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

father daughter relationship

short film

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