Gates of Heaven.
(eVideo)

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Contributors:
Morris, Errol, film director.
IFC Films (Firm), Distributor
Kanopy (Firm), Distributor
Published:
[San Francisco, California, USA] : IFC Films, 1978., Kanopy Streaming, 2023.
Format:
eVideo
Physical Desc:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (82 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Status:
Kanopy
Description

This classic documentary by Errol Morris showcases workers in the animal burial industry while dealing with heavier existential questions regarding mortality and the afterlife. The first pet mortician featured is Floyd "Mac" McClure, who believes that a graceful burial is as important for pets as it is for people. The film chronicles his struggles to keep his niche business afloat, and interviews several of his associates and one of his competitors, the manager of a rendering plant.

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Language:
English

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Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally produced by IFC Films in 1978.
Description
This classic documentary by Errol Morris showcases workers in the animal burial industry while dealing with heavier existential questions regarding mortality and the afterlife. The first pet mortician featured is Floyd "Mac" McClure, who believes that a graceful burial is as important for pets as it is for people. The film chronicles his struggles to keep his niche business afloat, and interviews several of his associates and one of his competitors, the manager of a rendering plant.
System Details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Morris, E. (1978). Gates of Heaven. [San Francisco, California, USA], IFC Films.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Morris, Errol. 1978. Gates of Heaven. [San Francisco, California, USA], IFC Films.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Morris, Errol, Gates of Heaven. [San Francisco, California, USA], IFC Films, 1978.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Morris, Errol. Gates of Heaven. [San Francisco, California, USA], IFC Films, 1978.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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