A Prayer for Nettie
Jan 01, 1995 · 33m
Director
Donigan CummingOverview
A Prayer For Nettie dramatizes the death of an elderly woman who was Cumming’s photographic model from 1982 to 1993, presenting an improvised series of prayers and memorials for Nettie Harris by people who knew her, and some who did not. In its ambiguous mix of tenderness and aggression, A Prayer For Nettie extends the traditions of the grotesque and the absurd. The fervent prayers of the actors are undermined by indifference, forgetfulness, and the presence of the camera. In the end, comedy turns the tables on piety and remembrance as Nettie looks up from the grave.
Cast of A Prayer for Nettie
Crew of A Prayer for Nettie
About A Prayer for Nettie
What is A Prayer for Nettie about?
A Prayer For Nettie dramatizes the death of an elderly woman who was Cumming’s photographic model from 1982 to 1993, presenting an improvised series of prayers and memorials for Nettie Harris by people who knew her, and some who did not. In its ambiguous mix of tenderness and aggression, A Prayer For Nettie extends the traditions of the grotesque and the absurd. The fervent prayers of the actors…
When was A Prayer for Nettie released?
A Prayer for Nettie was released on January 1, 1995.
How long is A Prayer for Nettie?
A Prayer for Nettie runs 33 minutes.
Who directed A Prayer for Nettie?
A Prayer for Nettie was directed by Donigan Cumming.
Who is in the cast of A Prayer for Nettie?
The cast of A Prayer for Nettie includes Donigan Cumming (Donigan), Geoffrey Bates (Geoff), Gerald Harvey (Gerry), Nelson Coombs (Nelson) and Joyce Donnison (Joyce).