America's most overburied commercial cemetery faces significant neglect, with efforts underway to restore and maintain its historic burial grounds.
Synopsis
America's most overburied commercial cemetery faces significant neglect, with efforts underway to restore and maintain its historic burial grounds.
Synopsis
Friends of the Cemetery works to restore a neglected burial ground in the United States, known as America's most overburied commercial cemetery. Directed by Tommy Baker, "Facing East" features interviews and archival footage that document the stories of those interred. The film details the challenges faced by the organization in revitalizing this historic site. It emphasizes the need for remembrance and respect for the deceased in spaces that have long been forgotten.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the Friends of the Cemetery working for restoration.
- See archival footage of the historic burial ground.
- Find out the stories of those interred in the cemetery.
Did You Know
- The cemetery is known as America's most overburied commercial cemetery.
- The documentary was directed by Tommy Baker and released in 2019.
- The film has a total duration of 93 minutes.
- Friends of the Cemetery is a non-profit organization focused on restoration.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the non-profit organization working to restore the cemetery?
Friends of the Cemetery is the non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and maintaining the historic burial ground.
Who directed the documentary 'Facing East'?
Tommy Baker directed the documentary 'Facing East'.
What year was 'Facing East' released?
Facing East was released in 2019.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Browse more like this
Browse more by Tommy Baker
View all films →
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments