ABOUT
After a 75 year-old immigrant mother gets fired without cause from her lifelong job as a hotel housekeeper, her son takes her on a bucket-list adventure to reclaim her life. As she struggles to find work, he documents a journey that uncovers the economic insecurity shaping not only her future, but that of an entire generation.
“A tender love poem from son to mother” - CBS News
“Warm, personal, and socially relevant.” - The Hollywood Reporter
A BUCKET LIST SUCCESS
Duty Free had its broadcast debut on PBS Independent Lens in 2021. It was not only a #1 Apple News story, but one of the most-talked about documentaries of the year with press from CBS Sunday Morning, USA Today, NYT, CNN, the Tamron Hall show and more. The film was also the #2 most-watched AARP private screening in the company's history, and nabbed a prestigious IDA Award nomination for Best Writing in a Feature.
IMPACT CAMPAIGN
The Duty Free team pledges to address three pervasive cultural issues highlighted in the film: AGEISM - CARE - ECONOMIC INSECURITY. Check out our impact goals and join the movement!