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Many Suns ago — maybe 8 or 9 . . . |
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I had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful young woman by the name of Michelle Peticolas who was working on a project about death, . . more |
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— Don Schwartz
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Gem-like, focused and pure. |
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Death can be a stunning event that tears the fabric of life, especially in a culture like ours that gives us no guidance to prepare for it. This documentary wisely avoids trying to provide answers to the challenge of death. Instead it takes a gentle and heartfelt look at some of the questions we humans have about life’s end.
The film captures the mystery, awe and beauty that often surround those who have the courage to confront death face to face, with eyes and minds open. We are reminded that those who have gone before us have prepared the way so that we, should we choose to listen, might find comfort and peace on our own journey. |
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| — Brad Stuart M.D., Senior Medical Director, |
| Sutter VNA & Hospice |
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One of those rare documentaries . . . |
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Death is not an easy subject to talk about in a way
that does not strike fear and dread, but this film does it as we see and hear the transient beauties of falling leaves, water in motion, people changing as illness transforms them both physically and spiritually.
This is a
transformational, aesthetic and wise work for every one of us who is now
alive, and who will one day make the journey through and beyond death. |
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| — Carolyn North, |
author of
The Experience of a Life Time:
Living Fully, Dying Consciously |
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I thought of my own death . . .
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my attachments, what I would miss. What is it that I would like to start or complete? What comfort can I offer to those I leave behind. When I ask myself how I will face the inevitable, I answer, ‘from all directions, given the time. |
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— Chris Gray,
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Evocative, Moving, Inspirational . . . |
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The film serves asa powerful reminder of what truly is most important in life - nurturing relationships. |
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| — Michael Stephens, MFT, Bereavement Coordinator |
| Hope Hospice |
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A very moving look . . .
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at the struggles and joys of caring for a dying loved one.
This film makes an effective case for more openness, intimacy, and presence
through-out the experience of death for both the dying and the living. More |
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| — Liz Ruhland, |
| Kensington Library, Contra Costa County |
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Death is a difficult topic . . . |
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to broach with you parents. It opened the door
to having
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conversation. |
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This short film packs a lot . . . |
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of provocative material into a little less than 30 minutes. Would make an excellent discussion starter for groups wanting to explore end of life care from either the patient or caregiver point of view. |
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— Blaine Watermane, Film Specialist |
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San Francisco Public Library |
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Emotionally expressive documentary! |
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Weaving her own reflections with inspirational comments from four others (two men and two women) who have also experienced profound personal loss, Peticolas artfully combines interviews, footage . . . more |
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— Carol Holzberg
Booklist Online |
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Engaging! Provacative! Expansive! Uplifting! |
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Beautifully produced!
The many facets of grief so wonderfully presented and expressed!
Opens ones own heart to grief unexplored and remembered! |
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— Daniel Potapshyn, M.A., Bereavement Coordinator
Sutter VNA & Hospice
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A beautiful film! |
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Very affecting, very moving. Suburb job! This film might well have been called "The Art of Grieving" as it is, in itself, a work of art . . .
With her astute filmmaker’s eye, Michelle captures human emotion through the landscapes of the natural world, letting forest and birds and moving water speak as eloquently of loss and renewal as do the survivors who speak to us in words. more |
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— Carolyn North, author
Death the Experience of a Lifetime |
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With heartfelt honesty, openness and insight . . . |
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they say what many of us experience, but seldom share with others. Hearing their stories leaves us feeling more connected to ourselves and others, and gives us the courage to share our experiences as well. |
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— Maurine Gordon, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist |
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