Where Is Dead? (1975)
19m
Running Time
September 10, 1975Release Date

Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Sara Crawford
Sarah

Robert Crawford Jr
David

Ned Schmidtke
Father

Cynthia Baker
Mother

Felix Shuman
Grandfather

Janet Scheneker
Amanda

Lois Dubin-Hauselman
Cookie Lady / Creative Consultant

Nickolas Hauselman
Child on Slide

Biagi
Cinematography

Treva Bachand
Editor

Dick Steinbrecher
Music

Jackie Rivet-River
Director / Writer / Producer
Details.
This Movie Is About.
childhood trauma
growing up
grief
childhood
death of son
death of brother