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For all their ambition, sometimes films that take an unusual approach to storytelling don't work terribly well. Morgan Dews' family memoir, "Must Read After My Death," which draws heavily on tapes and films his grandmother left behind is an exception.

When Dews' grandmother Aliis died in 2001, she left behind a trove of Super 8 home movies and audio tapes that recounted her life and her family's story. These tell the story of Dews' family.

Initially, we get the sense theirs is everyone's story: a family celebrating birthdays and parties and the ups and downs of life together.

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