Angel on My Shoulder
Synopsis
Donna Deitch directed this documentary about the illness and death of her friend, actress Gwen Welles (Nashville). Diagnosed with an cancerous tumor in 1992, Welles chose not to go for conventional treatments, and the film shows her deterioration. Shot on video with a later transfer to 16mm, this film was shown at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donna Deitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Donna Deitch, Terri Jentz
- Original Title
- Angel on My Shoulder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Deitch
Donna Deitch, Terri Jentz
Donna Deitch
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Donna Deitch
Writer
Terri Jentz
Writer
Donna Deitch
Producer
Donna Deitch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel on My Shoulder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angel on My Shoulder about?
Donna Deitch directed this documentary about the illness and death of her friend, actress Gwen Welles (Nashville). Diagnosed with an cancerous tumor in 1992, Welles chose not to go for conventional treatments, and the film shows her deterioration. Shot on video with a later transfer to 16mm, this film was shown at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival.
Who directed Angel on My Shoulder?
Angel on My Shoulder was directed by Donna Deitch.
Who stars in Angel on My Shoulder?
The principal cast of Angel on My Shoulder includes Donna Deitch, Gwen Welles.
When was Angel on My Shoulder released and how long is it?
Angel on My Shoulder was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.