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Healing

Movie
60 min
English

Canadian documentary film examining the purported faith healings of Kathryn Kuhlman. Nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 29th Canadian Film Awards in 1978

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Lance WeilerGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near future where doctors can "download" healthy cells into the human body, a man grapples with his son's terminal illness. As he navigates the complex ethical landscape of this new technology, he must confront his own mortality and the true meaning of healing. The film explores themes of hope, loss, and the enduring power of human connection in the face of advanced medical science.

Critical Reception

Healing received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its ambitious themes and strong performances, particularly from William Devane. However, some found the pacing deliberate and the science fiction elements occasionally underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded to its emotional core and thought-provoking concepts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and compelling performances.

  • Acknowledged for its exploration of futuristic medical ethics and the human condition.

  • Some found the narrative pacing to be slow and the sci-fi aspects less impactful than the drama.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this title, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes from that audience segment.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was developed in part through a unique "Indiegogo" campaign that allowed fans to contribute to its creation and influence aspects of the story.

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