The Gifts of Grief (2005)

The Gifts of Grief (2005) poster

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.

Director: Nancee Sobonya
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Thomas Dowrie, Colin Farish, Spencer Brewer
Editing: Bob Goss, Ted Seymour
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process

Keywords

dying and death, suffering, self-discovery, transformation, loss, spirituality, grief, bereavement, compassion, death, dying, mourning, emotional vulnerability, understanding, inner strength

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Nancee Sobonya

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Gifts of Grief stars Isabel Allende, Cecil Willliams, Alana Laraine, Claude Anshin Thomas, Vinny Ferraro, Lee Mun Wah.
How long is The Gifts of Grief?
The Gifts of Grief has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What are the themes of The Gifts of Grief?
The themes of The Gifts of Grief include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Deep Grief and Recovery Process.