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Forever is a Long Time

When Ian Coss decided to get married, every living member of his family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced: parents, grandparents, and all his aunts and uncles on both sides — some of ... Read more

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Trailer: "Forever is a Long Time"

Trailer: "Forever is a Long Time"

When I decided to get married, every living member of my family who had ever been married had also gotten divorced. Appa... Read more

26 Jul 2021

3mins

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Part 1: My Parents, Ellen and Tom

Part 1: My Parents, Ellen and Tom

My parents divorced when I was eight years old — young enough that I don’t have a lot of clear memories of it, but old e... Read more

5 Aug 2021

31mins

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Part 2: My Grandmother, Marianne

Part 2: My Grandmother, Marianne

My grandmother never sent presents for birthdays or holidays, and didn't expect us to either. She seemed to resist anyth... Read more

5 Aug 2021

35mins

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Part 3: Aunt Mia and Uncle Paul

Part 3: Aunt Mia and Uncle Paul

The idea of a lifetime commitment can feel impossible, when it can still fall apart in year 20, or year 30, or 35. My ow... Read more

5 Aug 2021

32mins

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Part 4: Uncle Eric

Part 4: Uncle Eric

Most divorces in my family bring some sense of relief. It may take three years to get there, or it may take thirty years... Read more

5 Aug 2021

29mins

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Part 5: Aunt Rari

Part 5: Aunt Rari

My aunt Rari divorced her husband so completely and so long ago that I don’t even know the man’s name. She tells me that... Read more

5 Aug 2021

32mins

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Forever is a Long Time -- LIVE

Forever is a Long Time -- LIVE

I’m doing a live show based on this series — complete with visuals, music and sound design. I’ll be in New York and Bost... Read more

18 Nov 2022

1min

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