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Homegoings takes an up-close look at African American funeral traditions which draw on a rich palette of history and celebration. It reveals the special status of undertakers in the community; borne out of their permanence, their economic stability, and the necessities of the segregation period. Combining cinéma vérité with intimate interviews and archival photographs, the film paints a portrait of the dearly departed, their grieving families and a man who sends loved ones "home." To read further background information and to order DVDs visit newsreel.org
Homegoings takes an up-close look at African American funeral traditions which draw on a rich palette of history and celebration. It reveals the special status of undertakers in the community; borne out of their permanence, their economic stability, and the necessities of the segregation period. Combining cinéma vérité with intimate interviews and archival photographs, the film paints a portrait of the dearly departed, their grieving families and a man who sends loved ones "home." To read further background information and to order DVDs visit newsreel.org
