Defining Hope
Synopsis
We aren't dying the way we used to. We have ventilators, dialysis machines, ICUs-technologies that can "fix" us and keep our bodies alive-which have radically changed how we make medical decisions. In our death-denying culture, no matter how sick we get, there is always "hope." Defining Hope tells the story of patients dealing with life-threatening illness as they move between ICUs, operating rooms, hospice care and home. Diane is a nurse caring for end-stage cancer patients when she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer herself. 23-year-old Alena undergoes a risky brain surgery that destroys her short-term memory. 95-year-old Berthold lives with his elderly wife who struggles to honor his wish of dying peacefully at home. Defining Hope follows these patients and others- and the nurses that guide them along the way- as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carolyn Jones
- Original Score
- Marc Ribot
- Original Title
- Defining Hope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Carolyn Jones Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carolyn Jones
Marc Ribot
Jaka Vinšek
Laura Israel, Chelsea A. Smith, Candace Thompson
Jeannie Patz Blaustein, Lisa Frank, Carolyn Jones, Kate Judge
Department Leadership Roster
Jaka Vinšek
Director of Photography
Lisa Frank
Producer
Laura Israel
Editor
Chelsea A. Smith
Editor
Candace Thompson
Editor
Marc Ribot
Original Music Composer
Carolyn Jones
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defining Hope
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What is Defining Hope about?
We aren't dying the way we used to. We have ventilators, dialysis machines, ICUs-technologies that can "fix" us and keep our bodies alive-which have radically changed how we make medical decisions. In our death-denying culture, no matter how sick we get, there is always "hope." Defining Hope tells the story of patients dealing with life-threatening illness as they move between ICUs, operating rooms, hospice care and home. Diane is a nurse caring for end-stage cancer patients when she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer herself. 23-year-old Alena undergoes a risky brain surgery that destroys her short-term memory. 95-year-old Berthold lives with his elderly wife who struggles to honor his wish of dying peacefully at home. Defining Hope follows these patients and others- and the nurses that guide them along the way- as they face death, embrace hope, and ultimately redefine what makes life worth living.
Who directed Defining Hope?
Defining Hope was directed by Carolyn Jones.
Who stars in Defining Hope?
The principal cast of Defining Hope includes Rudolph Bilotti Sr., Berthold Cohen, Charlotte Cohen, Carmen Hernandez, Deborah LaFond.
When was Defining Hope released and how long is it?
Defining Hope was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Defining Hope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defining Hope was composed by Marc Ribot.