The Truth About Marriage

This documentary follows three couples to see how things turned out several years after their weddings. The film presents challenging ideas about relationships, as it answers the question: Why is marriage so difficult?

Cast

Noel Biderman

as Self

Frank A. Cappello

as Self

Stephanie Coontz

as Self

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