One Last Hug

Synopsis

From profound sadness and heartbreak to confusion and anger, a child’s grief can be devastating. It can also be lonely. At a time in life when fitting in is important, grief can make kids feel different and isolated from their peers. Fortunately, there’s a place where grieving children can go to be understood.

ONE LAST HUG (…and a few smooches) Three Days at Grief Camp is an unflinching documentary short film set at Camp Erin  – a sleep-over summer camp where grieving children of all ethnicities find comfort in one another to deal with their pain. Under the guidance of grief professionals, kids learn that their feelings are normal – and that by talking about them they can begin to heal. With unprecedented access, ONE LAST HUG illuminates the effects of death and grief on children. Its inspiring and emotional journey is intimate, cathartic, and testament to the healing power of friendship and support.  

Winner of the 2014 Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programming, ONE LAST HUG (...and a few smooches) screened on HBO.
    

Credits

PRODUCED BY
Greg DeHart
 
PRODUCED AND EDITED BY
Paul Freedman  
 
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Sheila Nevins
 
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
Sara Bernstein
 
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Peter Richardson
 
ORIGINAL MUSICY BY
Miriam Cutler
 
EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION
Paul Dzilvelis
 
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
Sara Bernstein

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Deborah Carr
Mary Courtney
Sophie Harris
Lauren Schneider
Andreas Wood

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