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Farewell Touch
2012
7 min
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This short documentary shines a light on the work of undertakers in a moving portrait that celebrates human touch at the seam of the mortal divide. When Peter dies in Yellowknife with no family members to claim his remains, he ends up in Janice's careful hands, where he is cleaned, shaved and dressed for his final resting place.
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This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
This short documentary shines a light on the work of undertakers in a moving portrait that celebrates human touch at the seam of the mortal divide. When Peter dies in Yellowknife with no family members to claim his remains, he ends up in Janice's careful hands, where he is cleaned, shaved and dressed for his final resting place.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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writerFrance Benoit
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directorFrance Benoit
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director of photographyGary Milligan
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sound recordistGary Milligan
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picture editorGary Milligan
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producerBonnie Thompson
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production supervisorMark Power
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sound designGary MilliganJesse Luce
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colouristHerman Ansink
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online editorCarey Komadina
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titlesCarey Komadina
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production coordinatorGinette D'SilvaFaye Yoneda
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marketing managerJean Saad
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program administratorDarin Clausen
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executive producerDavid Christensen