Dick Johnson Is Dead (2020)

Name: Dick Johnson Is Dead
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Richard Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Isla Sierck, Jed Sierck, Felix Torres

1h 29m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Kirsten Johnson crafts a poignant tribute to her 86-year-old father, Dr. Dick Johnson, in this inventive documentary. Blending creativity with her family's signature dark humor, she stages imaginative scenarios that explore themes of mortality and the afterlife. Through these playful yet profound vignettes, Kirsten and her father navigate the complexities of aging and the universal experience of loss. This heartfelt journey captures both the joy and sorrow of their relationship, aiming to preserve his spirit while confronting the inevitable reality of death.

Cast

Richard Johnson Kirsten Johnson Isla Sierck Jed Sierck Felix Torres Viva Torres Raymond Damazo Michael Hilow Michael Melton Joanne Reiner Tucker Ken Tucker Laurie McEwan Lyn Schildwachter Julie Tilton Ira Sachs