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Encyclopedia of the Blessed
" ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE BLESSED culminates my involvement with artist Red Grooms and Mimi Gross. It is a diary of our work as we head for the Pacific Ocean in a suicidal plunge for theatrical infamy. The film traces the construction of two craven images made in the likeness of myself by Grooms and Gross. Then it switches to the sandhills of Nebraska where fat cattle walk around. There the film explores Grooms' biggest construction, "The Chicago Installation." The film rolls relentlessly onward to the West Coast showing, for the first time on any screen, a theatrical production we three put in the University of California. It marks my directorial debut on the stage and Red Grooms' comeback after ten years of exile from live theatre." - George Kuchar
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a glimpse into the lives of children undergoing treatment at the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. It highlights their resilience, the care they receive, and the hope for recovery.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for this specific documentary from 1968 is scarce in publicly available archives. However, documentaries of this nature often aimed to evoke empathy and showcase the work of charitable institutions, likely receiving a generally positive, albeit niche, reception from audiences interested in social issues and healthcare.
What Reviewers Say
A heartwarming look at children overcoming adversity.
Showcases the compassionate work of medical professionals.
Offers an inspiring perspective on hope and recovery.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this historical documentary are not readily available. However, similar films from the era focusing on children's hospitals and recovery often received praise for their emotional impact and informative content.
Fun Fact
The film was produced and directed by Charles L. E. Boteler, who also served as a writer and cinematographer for the documentary, taking a comprehensive role in its creation.
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