Lessons for the Living (2010)

This vivid documentary captures a diverse set of Hospice volunteers as they reflect on the meaning of their experiences with dying people. In ten uniquely different character vignettes, we see how hospice offers more than care for dying patients. LESSONS FOR THE LIVING doesn't give us bullet point answers, nor does it cradle us in a heavenly cloud of promise. It humbles us; even if we just sit and listen.

Director: Lily Frances Henderson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lessons for the Living about?
This vivid documentary captures a diverse set of Hospice volunteers as they reflect on the meaning of their experiences with dying people. In ten uniquely different character vignettes, we see how hospice offers more than care for dying patients. LESSONS FOR THE LIVING doesn't give us bullet point answers, nor does it cradle us in a heavenly cloud of promise. It humbles us; even if we just sit and listen.
Who directed Lessons for the Living?
Lessons for the Living was directed by Lily Frances Henderson.
How long is Lessons for the Living?
Lessons for the Living has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Lessons for the Living?
Lessons for the Living is a Documentary film.
Where was Lessons for the Living produced?
Lessons for the Living was produced in United States of America.