Gates of Heaven
Death is for the living and not for the dead so much.
Death is for the living and not for the dead so much.
Documentary
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1978
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A showcase of workers in the animal burial industry while dealing with heavier existential questions regarding mortality and the afterlife. Floyd 'Mac' McClure believes that a graceful burial is as important for pets as it is for people; he chronicles his struggles to keep his niche business afloat, and interviews several of his associates and one of his competitors, the manager of a rendering plant.
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Details
Runtime:
83 min
Release date:
1 Oct 1978
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
What is missing is the mediation of an artistic sensibility.
– Tom Buckley,
New York Times,
15 Jan 2005
fresh:
They say you can make a great documentary about almost anything, if only you see it well enough and truly, and this film proves it.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000