The Gifts of Grief
Synopsis
A documentary that explores how seven remarkable people embrace their pain, learn to live with their loss, and now engage in life with more compassion, courage, and awareness. The personal and moving stories include those of author Isabel Allende, Reverend Cecil Williams, writer Alana Laraine, Zen Monk/Vietnam Veteran Claude AnShin Thomas, youth motivator Vinny Ferrero, and filmmaker Lee Mun Wah. With courage, these people invite the viewer to open up to the pain of grief and discover for themselves the extraordinary opportunities their own losses may reveal.
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The Gifts of Grief - Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-12-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancee Sobonya
- Original Score
- Spencer Brewer, Joey Curtin, Thomas Dowrie, Colin Farish, Gary Malkin, Chris Wong
- Original Title
- The Gifts of Grief
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancee Sobonya
Spencer Brewer, Joey Curtin, Thomas Dowrie, Colin Farish, Gary Malkin, Chris Wong
Vicente Franco
Bob Goss, Ted Seymour
Nancee Sobonya
Department Leadership Roster
Nancee Sobonya
Director
Nancee Sobonya
Producer
Bob Goss
Editor
Ted Seymour
Editor
Vicente Franco
Director of Photography
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What is The Gifts of Grief about?
A documentary that explores how seven remarkable people embrace their pain, learn to live with their loss, and now engage in life with more compassion, courage, and awareness. The personal and moving stories include those of author Isabel Allende, Reverend Cecil Williams, writer Alana Laraine, Zen Monk/Vietnam Veteran Claude AnShin Thomas, youth motivator Vinny Ferrero, and filmmaker Lee Mun Wah. With courage, these people invite the viewer to open up to the pain of grief and discover for themselves the extraordinary opportunities their own losses may reveal.
Who directed The Gifts of Grief?
The Gifts of Grief was directed by Nancee Sobonya.
Who stars in The Gifts of Grief?
The principal cast of The Gifts of Grief includes Isabel Allende, Cecil Willliams, Alana Laraine, Claude Anshin Thomas, Vinny Ferraro.
When was The Gifts of Grief released and how long is it?
The Gifts of Grief was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gifts of Grief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gifts of Grief was composed by Spencer Brewer, Joey Curtin, Thomas Dowrie, Colin Farish, Gary Malkin, Chris Wong.