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February 12, 2010 – 1:59 am | 2 Comments

It’s hard to find movies for adults that adequately deal with the death of a spouse and putting one’s life back together. Fortunately, one of the movies nominated for the Best Picture Oscar does a …

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Grief Film Review: ‘Departures’

August 21, 2009 – 2:23 pm | No Comment

We recommend “Departures,” the 2009 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, currently in theaters. “Departures” is a moving, inspiring glimpse into Japan’s cultural heritage of caring for a body after death.
When a young cellist …

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