An American Family at 50

February. 23,2024      
Rating:
5.5
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TV special revisiting the documentary series that became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. Examines the enduring significance of the series, which chronicled seven months in the lives of the Loud family of Santa Barbara, California.

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Mjeteconer
2024/02/23

Just perfect...

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Brainsbell
2024/02/24

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

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Matylda Swan
2024/02/25

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

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Darin
2024/02/26

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

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