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Kids Talkin' About Death

2005 19 min
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Kids Talkin' About Death is an insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend. Candid, charming and astute, the kids bring death out into the open in a positive way. The taboo of death and the afterlife is explored through honest and at times playful conversations and animation. Entertaining and heart-warming, this documentary teaches all of us that death should be an important part of understanding life. Made especially for children aged 9-12, Kids Talkin' About Death is a safe and welcoming discussion starter for an often difficult …

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Kids Talkin' About Death is an insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend. Candid, charming and astute, the kids bring death out into the open in a positive way. The taboo of death and the afterlife is explored through honest and at times playful conversations and animation.

Entertaining and heart-warming, this documentary teaches all of us that death should be an important part of understanding life.

Made especially for children aged 9-12, Kids Talkin' About Death is a safe and welcoming discussion starter for an often difficult topic. The accompanying study guide provides ideas for taking discussions further in the classroom and at home.

  • writer
    Sue Huff
  • director
    Sue Huff
  • producer
    Jennifer Torrance
  • director of photography
    Randy Tomiuk
  • additional camera
    Wes Doyle
  • location sound
    Larry MacDonald
  • additional sound
    Carey Opper
  • editor
    Wes Belair
  • animation
    Kirk Hutton
  • original music
    Michael Bradford
  • music engineer
    Scott Franchuk
  • musician
    John Towill
    Steve Pady
    Michael S. Terry
  • production assistant
    Inderjit Kaur Sehdev
  • narrator
    Josh Tokarsky
  • consultant
    Janet Greidanus
    Nick Zwaagstra
  • video post-production
    Studio Post
  • online editor
    Tyler Hill
  • colourist
    Joe Owens
  • audio post-production
    Perry Blackman
    Matt Besler
  • stills photographer
    Ian Jackson
  • production coordinator
    Ginette D'Silva
    Faye Yoneda
  • production supervisor
    Kelly Isaac
  • marketing manager
    Kim Ziervogel
  • centre administrator
    Darin Clausen
  • executive producer
    Graydon McCrea

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