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Where Is Dead?

Where Is Dead?

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Drama

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

19 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

10 September 1975

Country

Cast

Sara Crawford

Sara Crawford

Sarah

Robert Crawford Jr

Robert Crawford Jr

David

Ned Schmidtke

Ned Schmidtke

Father

Cynthia Baker

Cynthia Baker

Mother

Felix Shuman

Felix Shuman

Grandfather

Janet Scheneker

Janet Scheneker

Amanda

Lois Dubin-Hauselman

Lois Dubin-Hauselman

Cookie Lady

Nickolas Hauselman

Nickolas Hauselman

Child on Slide

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