Documentary filmmaker Doug Block had every reason to believe his parents' 54-year marriage was a good one. But when his mother dies unexpectedly and his father swiftly marries his former secretary, he discovers two parents who are far more complex and troubled than he ever imagined. 51 Birch Street is a riveting personal documentary that explores a universal human question: how much about your parents do you really want to know?
51 Birch Street has generally received very positive reviews.
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51 Birch Street was released in 2006 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 58 reviews, giving 51 Birch Street (2006) an average rating of 77%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 79% and users giving an average score of 80%.
With a score of 77%, 51 Birch Street is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2006, which stands at 59%.
Other movies from 2006 with similar scores include films like The Fall, Fearless and The Painted Veil.
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