Carved from the Heart (1997)

A portrait of grief, healing, and community

Carved from the Heart (1997) poster

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
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Production: Artchange, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

documentary short

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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.