Over the course of a year, children in New Jersey participate in weekly meetings to cope with grief through therapeutic activities and community support.
Synopsis
Over the course of a year, children in New Jersey participate in weekly meetings to cope with grief through therapeutic activities and community support.
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Synopsis
Kimmy, Nicky, Peter, Nora, Nolan, and Mikayla gather weekly at the Good Grief community in New Jersey. This organization provides a supportive environment for children coping with loss. Participants engage in therapeutic activities, such as expressing anger in 'the volcano room' and saying goodbye to a dying teddy bear in 'the hospital room.' Over the course of a year, the film captures their experiences and the essential role of community in the healing process as they confront their feelings about life and death.
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Why Watch
- Meet grieving children in New Jersey's Good Grief community.
- Find out how kids express grief through creative activities.
- See the impact of community support on childhood grief.
Did You Know
- The documentary features children like Kimmy, Nicky, and Peter.
- Participants engage in activities like expressing anger in 'the volcano room.'
- The film captures a year of weekly meetings among grieving children.
- The documentary is directed by Katrine Philp and runs for 87 minutes.
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What therapeutic activities do children participate in at Good Grief?
Children engage in activities such as expressing anger in 'the volcano room' and saying goodbye to a dying teddy bear in 'the hospital room'.
Who directed the documentary Beautiful Something Left Behind?
The documentary was directed by Katrine Philp.
What is the main focus of the Good Grief community in New Jersey?
The Good Grief community focuses on providing a holistic approach to coping with loss for children experiencing grief.
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