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Still from Chris and Bernie — Chris and Bernie (1975) — Bonnie Friedman and Deborah Shaffer, Bonnie Friedman, Deborah Shaffer

Poster for Chris and Bernie

Bonnie Friedman and Deborah Shaffer, Bonnie Friedman, Deborah Shaffer

Chris and Bernie

United States / English / 1975 / 26m

Documentary Shorts

Letterboxd: 3.55/5·259 ratings·97 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Two young, frustrated single mothers join forces to make a new kind of family unit for themselves and their children.

Included in
Tell Me: Women Filmmakers, Women’s Stories
Position 7
Included in
Additions: May 2020
Position 19

Credits

Crew

DirectorBonnie Friedman and Deborah Shaffer, Bonnie Friedman, Deborah Shaffer

ComposerLaura Liben

Editor

Bonnie Friedman,

Deborah Shaffer

Cast

Chris Fallowas Self

Bernie Slovenskyas Self

Katie Fallowas Self

Jimi Billingslyas Self

Chris and Bernie (1975) | Criteria