Filming began in 2009, capturing the work of Isaiah Owens, a funeral director known for repairing corpses affected by disease, accident, or violence.
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Filming began in 2009, capturing the work of Isaiah Owens, a funeral director known for repairing corpses affected by disease, accident, or violence.
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Isaiah Owens runs the Owens Funeral Home on Lenox Avenue in Harlem. The 2013 documentary "Homegoings" features his work and the rituals surrounding African-American funerals. Directed by Christine Turner, the film began shooting in 2009 after Turner learned about Owens through a newspaper article. It premiered on February 28, 2013, at the Museum of Modern Art and later aired on PBS-TV's POV series.
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- Meet Isaiah Owens, a skilled funeral director in Harlem.
- See the unique African-American death rituals in detail.
- Find out how personal loss inspired the filmmaker.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on February 28, 2013, at the Museum of Modern Art.
- Filming for Homegoings began in 2009 after Christine Turner contacted Isaiah Owens.
- Isaiah Owens is known as 'Fix Em' for his ability to repair damaged corpses.
- The documentary has a runtime of 60 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Homegoings?
Homegoings was directed by Christine Turner.
What is the runtime of the documentary Homegoings?
The runtime of Homegoings is 60 minutes.
When did Homegoings premiere?
Homegoings premiered on February 28, 2013.
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