In the film Children and Grief, ten brave children share their stories of losing a loved one and offer honest, sincere and heartfelt advice to others. These children have experienced a life-changing event, yet they manage ... more »to share their stories with a sense of strength and resiliency. Viewers will be left with a sense of hope and an understanding that they are not alone in experiencing death.
Booklist says, "Eye-catching gold letters floating against a white screen introduce chapters in this helpful program that explores how 10 youngsters coped with the death of a loved one. Each child tells his or her story about the death of a parent, uncle, grandfather, or brother. Photographs expand viewers' understanding of the deceased and other family members. The camera pans still as the respective child earnestly describes particular worries and coping mechanisms. Some tell of dreaming about their relatives and feeling the presence of loved ones during special times or even daily. The issue of religious beliefs is handled nicely; many speak of heaven, but one girl admits she doesn't know if heaven exists. Feeling overwhelmed is a common refrain, and the message that it's perfectly OK to cry is conveyed. Concluding with the youngsters' hopes and dreams, this insightful, well-filmed presentation draws in audiences through the sincerity of the participants and a message of hope." Video Librarian says, "A powerful program that could help encourage hope and healing in other youngsters suffering from loss and sadness, this is highly recommended." Corner on Character says, "So often when someone dies, it becomes the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. These films, which also include one for Children of Divorce, for Children of Military families, and for Siblings And Autism, can change all of that. They will give students a voice and feelings an outlet. They will validate and normalize behaviors. And they will undoubtedly help countless children heal."« less
Creator:Professor Child Studio:Professor Child Format:DVD - Color - Closed-captioned Run Time: 0hr 40min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: Unrated Subtitles:English
