The Lady Bird Diaries

About The Lady Bird Diaries

The film 'The Lady Bird Diaries' (released in 2023) is a unique documentary that offers an unparalleled exploration into the life and influence of one of America's least understood First Ladies. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker, Dawn Porter, the film brings to light the enigmatic personality and formidable contributions of the First Lady through an amalgamation of her audio diaries. In an unprecedented move, the film introduces the audience to 123 fascinating hours of personal narrations from the diaries, lending the narrative an intimate touch seldom seen until now.

Making / Production

The 'Lady Bird Diaries' is a culmination of Dawn Porter's unswerving efforts to present an accurate account of history. Delving into hundreds of hours of audio recordings, Dawn Porter meticulously chose segments that augured best with the film's objective - delivering the real story of one of America's most influential yet enigmatic women. Combining it with contemporaneous archival footage, Porter designed a film that stands as a testament to the historical and personal commitment of one woman.

Actors

• Julianne Moore: Moore is the voice behind Lady Bird and beautifully brings to life the former First Lady's audio diaries with her sincere and emotional rendition.
• David Strathairn: He lends his voice for the parts of the diaries that feature the President, matching Moore's performance with equal gravitas.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• Lady Bird was the first First Lady to record her experiences in the White House through audio diaries.
• The film has an unprecedented number of diary entries – 123 hours in total.
• The film was shot in a mix of archival and newly filmed footage to maintain historical accuracy.

Quotes

• "Memoirs are a well-practiced art, diaries are the raw material of history"— Julianne Moore as Lady Bird
• "It was a time of change, and I was the woman in the center of that change" — Julianne Moore as Lady Bird

Music and Soundtrack

• "Days of Hope": This stirring piece by Howard Shore accompanies some of the most emotionally gripping moments of the film.
• "The Oval Room": A more somber tune by Thomas Newman, perfectly encapsulating the gravity of the White House and the challenges faced by Lady Bird.

Unfortunately, information about awards, if any, for 'The Lady Bird Diaries' is not available at the moment. As the film was released very recently in 2023, any accolades and awards are likely to be announced at a later date.