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Educational film series

Death: A Personal Understanding

Whether it is the passing of a loved one or the thought of facing our own mortality, death can be a frightening and often misunderstood experience. This series will take you on a journey towards the understanding of death as an integral part of life that each of us must face. Hosted by Dr. Robert Kasternbaum, Professor of Gerontology at Arizona State University, each program explores one aspect in the process of understanding death including cultural differences, the grieving process and a society in denial. (10 x 30:00)

Titles in this series

12 films

1998 · 25m

A Child’s View of Death

From childhood to adolescence, our concept of death changes. This program examines a child's response to the death…

1998 · 25m

Death Rituals

The rituals of different cultures reflect their different attitudes towards death. This program discusses the role of burial…

1998 · 25m

Facing Mortality

Sometimes we are confronted with experiences in life and we are forever changed. This program looks at life…

1998 · 25m

Fear of Death and Dying

This program reveals a historical perspective of the fear of death, including the social, cultural and personal forces…

1998 · 25m

Grief and Bereavement

Grief is an essential element of the healing process. This program explores the psychology and role of grief,…

1998 · 25m

Sudden Death

"Unexpected death" can have especially traumatic effects. This program explains how professionals constantly exposed to unexpected death integrate…

1998 · 25m

The Deathbed

The deathbed scene is changing along with the legal and ethical issues surrounding it. This program addresses these…

1998 · 25m

The Dying Person

Throughout history, the treatment of the terminally ill has changed. This program examines how such treatment has evolved,…

1998 · 25m

The Good Death

Euthanasia versus palliative care . . . a possible future crisis. This program explores this issue and how…

1998 · 25m

What is Death?

How and why do we die? This program takes a biological, psychological, sociological, and historical perspective on death.…