The Gifts of Grief(2005)
The Gifts of Grief Synopsis
A documentary that explores how seven remarkable people embrace their pain, learn to live with their loss, and now engage in life with more compassion, courage, and awareness. The personal and moving stories include those of author Isabel Allende, Reverend Cecil Williams, writer Alana Laraine, Zen Monk/Vietnam Veteran Claude AnShin Thomas, youth motivator Vinny Ferrero, and filmmaker Lee Mun Wah. With courage, these people invite the viewer to open up to the pain of grief and discover for themselves the extraordinary opportunities their own losses may reveal.
The Gifts of Grief (2005) is a film directed by Nancee Sobonya, released on March 1, 2005 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Isabel Allende, Cecil Willliams, Alana Laraine and Claude Anshin Thomas.
- Director:
- Nancee Sobonya
- Producers:
- Nancee Sobonya
- Cinematographer:
- Vicente Franco
- Status:
- Released
The Gifts of Grief (2005) Trailer
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The Gifts of Grief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabel Allende
as Self
- Cecil Willliams
Cecil Willliams
as Self
- Alana Laraine
Alana Laraine
as Self
- Claude Anshin Thomas
Claude Anshin Thomas
as Self
- Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
as Self
- Lee Mun Wah
Lee Mun Wah
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Nancee Sobonya, produced by Nancee Sobonya.
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Who stars in The Gifts of Grief?
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The main cast of The Gifts of Grief (2005) includes Isabel Allende, Cecil Willliams, Alana Laraine, Claude Anshin Thomas and Vinny Ferraro. The film was directed by Nancee Sobonya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gifts of Grief released?
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The Gifts of Grief was released on March 1, 2005 and runs for 52m.
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