Written, produced and directed by James L. Brooks – who serves as Artistic Director for the AFI Conservatory – TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (1983) explores among things the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter across the years, brought to life with humor and humanity by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger. The acclaimed film features a celebrated ensemble that also includes Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels and John Lithgow and pairs two recipients of the highest honor for a career in film: AFI Life Achievement Award honorees MacLaine and Jack Nicholson.
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