

Adrienne

As the muse of Hal Hartley’s indie classics and as writer/director of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament. A devoted young mother, her life was right on track until her husband found her dead. Filmmaker Andy Ostroy has been fighting to discover the truth about his wife’s death ever since.
I remember when Adrienne Shelly died. It was a shock that somebody so young and talented could be snatched away from both her family and the audiences that admired her.
This documentary by her husband reflects on her life and the loss that was created when she was killed. It’s a sad film and a powerful one, especially in the moment when, years after her death, her husband gets to talk with her killer.
A moving tribute and a reminder of the talent we have all lost.