Walk me to the water

United States, 1981

Film
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An intimate portrayal of the experiences of three terminally ill cancer patients being cared for at home. By allowing these patients and those closest to them to tell their own stories, the film conveys a broad range of circumstances, amotions, and insights including the fear and confusion felt by those coping with terminal illness and the strengthening of family bonds that can accompany this distress.

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Credits

producer/director

John Seakwood

production company

St Peter's Hospice

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1981

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

305579

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer - Psychological aspects

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Terminally ill

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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