Grey Gardens

Today we watched the single greatest thing that has ever been caught on film. That may be an exaggeration, but that's alright. It was wonderful! The relationship that the Maysles established with the Beales was incredible. There were parts where the Beales acted so natural that I found it hard to believe there was a camera in the room at all. The Beales were definitely two very interesting characters, and ones that held my interest. It was interesting to watch their endeavors and arguments throughout the film, and to see how they lived. I wouldn't have been able to imagine that anyone would be able to live like they did. And not only was it shocking that they had that lifestyle, but they actually embraced it! They fed the raccoons that were infesting their house! It was surprising to me to see that the documentary took place after the Beales had cleaned up the house, since it still seemed to be in such awful condition. I guess that the Beales have their way of living, and nothing can change that. I have to admit that this documentary held my interest the entire time I was watching it.