A Prayer for Nettie
Synopsis
A Prayer For Nettie dramatizes the death of an elderly woman who was Cumming’s photographic model from 1982 to 1993, presenting an improvised series of prayers and memorials for Nettie Harris by people who knew her, and some who did not. In its ambiguous mix of tenderness and aggression, A Prayer For Nettie extends the traditions of the grotesque and the absurd. The fervent prayers of the actors are undermined by indifference, forgetfulness, and the presence of the camera. In the end, comedy turns the tables on piety and remembrance as Nettie looks up from the grave.
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January 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donigan Cumming
- Original Title
- A Prayer for Nettie
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
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Director
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Director of Photography
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Producer
Donigan Cumming
Editor
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What is A Prayer for Nettie about?
A Prayer For Nettie dramatizes the death of an elderly woman who was Cumming’s photographic model from 1982 to 1993, presenting an improvised series of prayers and memorials for Nettie Harris by people who knew her, and some who did not. In its ambiguous mix of tenderness and aggression, A Prayer For Nettie extends the traditions of the grotesque and the absurd. The fervent prayers of the actors are undermined by indifference, forgetfulness, and the presence of the camera. In the end, comedy turns the tables on piety and remembrance as Nettie looks up from the grave.
Who directed A Prayer for Nettie?
A Prayer for Nettie was directed by Donigan Cumming.
Who stars in A Prayer for Nettie?
The principal cast of A Prayer for Nettie includes Donigan Cumming, Geoffrey Bates, Gerald Harvey, Nelson Coombs, Joyce Donnison.
When was A Prayer for Nettie released and how long is it?
A Prayer for Nettie was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 33m.