Showed Up

Director Kirsten Johnson turns the camera on herself and her family in this deeply personal documentary. She explores the complexities of caregiving, aging parents, and the unexpected turns life can take. The film navigates the emotional landscape of family relationships with honesty and tenderness. It's a poignant look at the messy, beautiful reality of love and obligation.

Showed Up (original title: Dick Johnson Is Dead) received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative approach to exploring grief and family. Critics praised Johnson's ability to blend humor and pathos, creating a unique and moving viewing experience. Audiences were also deeply touched by its raw honesty and emotional resonance.

• A profoundly moving and inventive documentary about confronting mortality and celebrating family.

• Kirsten Johnson's blend of dark humor and genuine affection makes for an unforgettable exploration of love and loss.

• Praised for its originality in tackling difficult subject matter with grace and wit.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film's emotional depth and innovative storytelling. Many highlighted its unique way of processing grief and celebrating family relationships, with particular appreciation for the director's personal journey and the film's dark humor.

Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Award for Innovation in Non-Fiction Storytelling; Gotham Awards: Best Documentary; Nominated for a Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Director.

To simulate her father's death in various elaborate and often darkly comedic ways, director Kirsten Johnson enlisted the help of a special effects team, including actors who specialized in death scenes.