Where Is Dead?
Synopsis
In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.
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70s classroom film "Where Is Dead?" (16mm)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-05-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Rivet-River
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Rivet-River
- Original Score
- Dick Steinbrecher
- Original Title
- Where Is Dead?
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Rivet-River
Jackie Rivet-River
Dick Steinbrecher
Treva Bachand
Jackie Rivet-River
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Rivet-River
Director
Treva Bachand
Editor
Jackie Rivet-River
Writer
Jackie Rivet-River
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Where Is Dead? about?
In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.
Who directed Where Is Dead??
Where Is Dead? was directed by Jackie Rivet-River.
Who stars in Where Is Dead??
The principal cast of Where Is Dead? includes Sara Crawford, Robert Crawford Jr, Ned Schmidtke, Cynthia Baker, Felix Shuman.
When was Where Is Dead? released and how long is it?
Where Is Dead? was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Where Is Dead??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where Is Dead? was composed by Dick Steinbrecher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where Is Dead??
Where Is Dead? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).