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Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement (2009): Cast

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Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement is a 2009 drama documentary directed by Susan Muska and Gréta Olafsdóttir, starring Thea Spyer and Edith Windsor. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement About?

The premise of Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement without spoilers.

After 42 years together, the feisty, delightful lesbian couple Edie and Thea finally tie the knot. Their story traces activism from the early 1960s to today, as they confront personal and political challenges with humor—“we just went on with this talent we have for wrestling joy from the shit,” Edie says. Directors Susan Muska and Greta Olafsdottir present a heartfelt portrait of two remarkable women whose enduring commitment inspires all.

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement Cast

Thea Spyer leads the cast, with Edith Windsor. Directed by Susan Muska and Gréta Olafsdóttir.

From the directors

More from Susan Muska and Gréta Olafsdóttir

More films directed by Susan Muska and Gréta Olafsdóttir: The Brandon Teena Story and Stafford’s Story.

Videos

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement.

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement (Trailer)

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FAQ

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement?

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement released?

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement was released on June 21, 2009.

Who directed Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement?

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement was directed by Susan Muska and Gréta Olafsdóttir.

More films by Susan Muska

Who is in the cast of Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement?

Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement stars Thea Spyer and Edith Windsor.

Does Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement have a post-credit scene?

No. Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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