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Duty Free

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After a 75 year-old immigrant mother gets fired without cause from her lifelong job as a hotel housekeeper, her son takes her on a bucket-list adventure to reclaim her life. As she struggles to find work, he documents a journey that uncovers the economic insecurity shaping not only her future, but that of an entire generation.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 03/21/2022
3/5
The overwhelming feeling here is the pure pleasure of watching a seventysomething woman, who has felt invisible and discarded, be seen by so many... Go to Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle 05/06/2021
3/5
As director/son Regis chronicles his mother's story over a three-year period, we get to know her in singular detail, and what emerges is the exact opposite of what audiences may assume. Go to Full Review Caryn James The Hollywood Reporter 11/17/2020
A son's warm, socially relevant love letter to his mom. Go to Full Review Rosalynn Try-Hane Liquid Marmalade 04/01/2022
on one level [it's] a love letter from a son to his mother who gave him opportunities she could never have. On the other, it is a meditation on ageism, visibility and how the most vulnerable are treated in American society. Go to Full Review Ross Anthony Hollywood Report Card 06/23/2021
2.5/4
Stark, at times, unflinching, with a strong undercurrent of family love. Equal parts beautiful and important. Go to Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org 06/03/2021
Duty Free doesn't state it outright, but it's a pleasure to see Sian-Pierre Regis's love for his mom translate into showing how people have value, regardless of age. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/18/2021 You guys are pure evil you are smelly and and a bunch of thieves you guys are losers jealous haters and low life scum of earth and your cigarettes taste like garbage you guys have too much hate in your heart and are bunch of sad ignorant mexicants See more 05/07/2021 I loved this movie! Such a great reminder that life is to be enjoyed! As someone who retired early, this movie has prompted me to make my list of things I'd like to do and adventures I'd like to have within the next year. See more Read all reviews
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Sian-Pierre Regis

Director

Rebecca Danigelis

Self

Sian-Pierre Regis

Self

Meredith Chin

Producer

Chip Conley

Executive Producer

Joey Dwyer

Cinematographer

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Movie Info

Synopsis After a 75 year-old immigrant mother gets fired without cause from her lifelong job as a hotel housekeeper, her son takes her on a bucket-list adventure to reclaim her life. As she struggles to find work, he documents a journey that uncovers the economic insecurity shaping not only her future, but that of an entire generation.
Director
Sian-Pierre Regis
Producer
Meredith Chin, Meredith Chinn
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 7, 2021, Limited
Runtime
1h 13m