Home
Originally released in 1979. Home is a documentary film. directed by John Reilly. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Through eloquent portrayals of four different life experiences — birth, aging, marriage and the death of a parent — Home addresses how the dissolution of the nuclear family and the increasing control of daily life by institutions have affected the individual. The subjects of this verité documentary include a ninety-four year-old woman in a nursing home and a young man caring for his terminally ill mother at home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Global Village
- The TV Lab at WNET/13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home about?
Through eloquent portrayals of four different life experiences — birth, aging, marriage and the death of a parent — Home addresses how the dissolution of the nuclear family and the increasing c...
Who directed Home?
Home was directed by John Reilly.
How long is Home?
Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Home released?
Home was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.