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The Netflix documentary series My Love features an intimate portrait of love across different cultures.
Episode 1 was directed and produced by Elaine McMillion Sheldon. The 60-minute episode features the story of David and Ginger Isham, a Vermont couple who have been married for over 60 years. As fourth-generation farmers, they live on a farm that has been in David's family for over a century. The series captures their everyday life, from reading in bed together to making end-of-life plans, offering a tender look at their long-lasting partnership.
Rather than focusing on grand romantic gestures, My Love showcases love through the small, everyday moments shared by these couples. In the case of David and Ginger, viewers see the resilience, humor, and quiet connection that define their relationship. Their episode highlights themes of hard work, community, and the inevitability of aging, set against the backdrop of rural Vermont life. The series as a whole examines what it means to sustain a lifelong partnership, offering touching and real glimpses into relationships across the globe.
The couple’s life on the farm, and their connection to the land, is a central part of their story, as is their understated approach to love. This mirrors other stories in the series, which explore different relationships while also reflecting local cultural values. Each episode is a rich and intimate documentary about the enduring nature of love and companionship.
“The intimacy of where Sheldon goes is what we enjoyed. We see them getting into bed and snuggling. We see them talking about their final arrangements. We see them napping on the living room...there’s an elegance and silence in the Ishams’ lives that makes us a little jealous.”
