"Grey Gardens," Albert Maysles and Me

Although I'd known about "Grey Gardens" since its theatrical release in 1976, I didn't have a chance to see it until its appearance on video in the late 90's. I remember watching it alone in my bedroom, at once spellbound by Big Edie and Little Edie and horrified by the squalor in which they lived. The film was fascinating, baffling and gorgeous. It swe…