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Movie poster: The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)
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The Diane Linkletter Story

1970 · 10 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

This improvised film is based on the true-life suicide of TV personality Art Linkletter's daughter, Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Linkletter fret about their daughter's recent behaviour, which includes taking drugs and dating a lowlife named Jim. Eventually, the parents confront Diane… with tragic consequences.

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Year 1970
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director John Waters
Runtime 10 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (21 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the painful clash of domestic absurdity and genuine tragedy, relying on improvisation to create a sense of awkward, raw authenticity. It explores the generational chasm and a fatal inability to communicate.

What lingers after the credits is a deeply uncomfortable, provocative experience where dark humor serves only as a thin veneer over a profoundly sad core. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Waters

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