Movie Description

Angel on My Shoulder

(1998)

Overview

Donna Deitch directed this documentary about the illness and death of her friend, actress Gwen Welles (Nashville). Diagnosed with an cancerous tumor in 1992, Welles chose not to go for conventional treatments, and the film shows her deterioration. Shot on video with a later transfer to 16mm, this film was shown at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival.

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Original TitleAngel on My Shoulder

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1998-02-15

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 25m

Genres

  • Documentary