Carved from the Heart (1997)
A portrait of grief, healing, and community
One man loses his son to a cocaine overdose. Grieving, Stan Marsden, a Tsimpsean wood carver decides to create a totem pole in his son's memory and invites the town of Craig, Alaska to help. Before he is done, the pole becomes a communal project, bringing people of diverse backgrounds and ages together.
Director: Ellen Frankenstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 16, 1997
Cast
- Stan Marsden - Self
- Cindy Gamble - Self
- Willard Jackson - Self
- Willard Jackson, Jr. - Self
- Jan Marsden - Self
- Danté Almenzor - Self
- Gail Carpenter - Self
- Mac Demmert - Self
- Clara Natkong - Self
- Richard Trojan - Self
Production: Artchange, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
documentary short
More Films by Director: Ellen Frankenstein
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carved from the Heart about?
- One man loses his son to a cocaine overdose. Grieving, Stan Marsden, a Tsimpsean wood carver decides to create a totem pole in his son's memory and invites the town of Craig, Alaska to help. Before he is done, the pole becomes a communal project, bringing people of diverse backgrounds and ages together.
- Who directed Carved from the Heart?
- Carved from the Heart was directed by Ellen Frankenstein.
- Who stars in Carved from the Heart?
- Carved from the Heart stars Stan Marsden, Cindy Gamble, Willard Jackson, Willard Jackson, Jr., Jan Marsden, Danté Almenzor.
- How long is Carved from the Heart?
- Carved from the Heart has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Carved from the Heart?
- Carved from the Heart is a Documentary film.
- Where was Carved from the Heart produced?
- Carved from the Heart was produced in United States of America.