First Cousin Once Removed
“A Story of Life After Memory... inside the mind of poet Edwin Honig”
Synopsis
Filmmaker Alan Berliner documents his first cousin, the poet-translator Edwin Honig, as he succumbs to Alzheimer's.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Berliner
- Screenplay & Story
- Susi Korda, Anne E. Lewis, Aaron Kuhn, Spencer Seidman
- Original Score
- Miranda Hentoff
- Original Title
- First Cousin Once Removed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Berliner
Susi Korda, Anne E. Lewis, Aaron Kuhn, Spencer Seidman
Miranda Hentoff
Alan Berliner, Mónica Savirón
Alan Berliner, Shari Spiegel, Lisa Heller, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Berliner
Director
Alan Berliner
Producer
Alan Berliner
Editor
Shari Spiegel
Producer
Mónica Savirón
Editor
Lisa Heller
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Cousin Once Removed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Cousin Once Removed about?
Filmmaker Alan Berliner documents his first cousin, the poet-translator Edwin Honig, as he succumbs to Alzheimer's.
Who directed First Cousin Once Removed?
First Cousin Once Removed was directed by Alan Berliner.
Who stars in First Cousin Once Removed?
The principal cast of First Cousin Once Removed includes Edwin Honig.
When was First Cousin Once Removed released and how long is it?
First Cousin Once Removed was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for First Cousin Once Removed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Cousin Once Removed was composed by Miranda Hentoff.