Mother(2009)

Mother Synopsis

Mother compiles clips of mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas. The figures range from the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, to characters from Maude (1972–78), Aliens (1986), Imitation of Life (1959), and American Gangster (2007). The characters play out scenes of care, loss, emotional manipulation, abandonment, and grief. The intense relationships between mothers and daughters are especially prominent.

Mother (2009) is a documentary film directed by Tracey Moffatt, released on April 1, 2009 with a runtime of 20m. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.