The American Nurse
Synopsis
THE AMERICAN NURSE is a heart-warming film that explores some of the biggest issues facing America - aging, war, poverty, prisons - through the work and lives of nurses. It is an examination of real people that will change how we think about nurses and how we wrestle with the challenges of healing America. THE AMERICAN NURSE is an important contribution to America's ongoing conversation about what it means to care. The film follows the paths of five nurses in various practice specialties including Jason Short as he drives up a rugged creek to reach a home-bound cancer patient in Appalachia. Tonia Faust, who runs a prison hospice program where inmates serving life sentences care for their fellow inmates as they're dying. Naomi Cross, as she coaches an ovarian cancer survivor through the Caesarean delivery of her son. Sister Stephen, a nun who runs a nursing home filled with goats, sheep, llamas and chickens, where the entire nursing staff comes together to sing for a dying resident.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lafayette Ballard
Self
Stephen Bloesl
Self (as Sister Stephen Bloesl)
Jason Cross
Self
Namoi Cross
Self
Nathan Cross
Self
Elizabeth Elam
Self
Tonia Faust
Self
Lydia Fletcher
Self
Darrell Gertenschologer
Self
Carolyn Jones
Self (voice)
Dane Kaimuloa
Self
Brian McMillion
Self
Mary Prater
Self
Mia Regalado
Self - Narrator
Jason Short
Self - Appalachian Hospice Nurse
Felix Trent
Self
Paul Trent
Self
Rebecca Trent
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolyn Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Carolyn Jones
- Original Score
- Hayes Greenfield
- Original Title
- The American Nurse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Carolyn Jones Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolyn Jones
Carolyn Jones
Hayes Greenfield
Jaka Vinšek
Steve Heffner, Isabel Sadurni
Lisa Frank, Carolyn Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Carolyn Jones
Director
Steve Heffner
Editor
Lisa Frank
Producer
Hayes Greenfield
Original Music Composer
Jaka Vinšek
Director of Photography
Isabel Sadurni
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Nurse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American Nurse about?
THE AMERICAN NURSE is a heart-warming film that explores some of the biggest issues facing America - aging, war, poverty, prisons - through the work and lives of nurses. It is an examination of real people that will change how we think about nurses and how we wrestle with the challenges of healing America. THE AMERICAN NURSE is an important contribution to America's ongoing conversation about what it means to care. The film follows the paths of five nurses in various practice specialties including Jason Short as he drives up a rugged creek to reach a home-bound cancer patient in Appalachia. Tonia Faust, who runs a prison hospice program where inmates serving life sentences care for their fellow inmates as they're dying. Naomi Cross, as she coaches an ovarian cancer survivor through the Caesarean delivery of her son. Sister Stephen, a nun who runs a nursing home filled with goats, sheep, llamas and chickens, where the entire nursing staff comes together to sing for a dying resident.
Who directed The American Nurse?
The American Nurse was directed by Carolyn Jones.
Who stars in The American Nurse?
The principal cast of The American Nurse includes Lafayette Ballard, Stephen Bloesl, Jason Cross, Namoi Cross, Nathan Cross.
When was The American Nurse released and how long is it?
The American Nurse was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The American Nurse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Nurse was composed by Hayes Greenfield.