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YOUNG WIDOW, Naked in the Memorial Playground

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61 Minutes of your life that you should share with a friend. Those who are widowed and those who aren't because someday- they might be! Saying the right thing, doing the right thing is different for each and every one person. This piece is a beautiful insight into the world of widowhood-male and female- gay and straight.

It should be mandatory for every psych and socio Freshman class in every university and college. Compassionate, caring, gut-wrenching and a real insight into a world that no one ever wants to join.

A great documentary!

The documentary "Young Widow, Naked in the Memorial Playground" by first time filmmaker Elizabeth Titus is a different kind of look at widowhood in that it is not of a "self help" nature, but rather, a film about stereotypes. In it she profiles several subjects, all of them "young widows" - happy, vibrant, loving wives/husbands, some are mothers or fathers to young children, business owners or adventurers, their common bond is they have all lost their spouses far too young - in their 20s/30s/40s. The film follows their stories through three phases: "loss", "grief" and "renewal", and we learn that these young widows survive, learn to heal and eventually learn to rebuild a quality life from a life which had taken a catastrophic and, most often, unexpected turn directly in the middle of it.

In contrast to the interviewees profiles, the film examines and exposes, through brief interviews of "people on the street", society's unfortunate, yet all-too-common ideas and misconceptions about what a widow is, how long society thinks one "should" grieve and what someone outside looking in should/could do or say to help someone they love who has lost their spouse. A lot of enlightenment for very little investment, this film would be of great interest to young widows/widowers at all stages of grief, but I would also recommend it to anyone who has a young widow/widower in their life whom they wish to understand and support. This film would be especially useful to anyone who works as a professional in grief therapy/counseling (secular or theologic).

YOUNG WIDOW ~ NAKED IN THE MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND is a MUST SEE for any young widow/widower. It's a raw depiction of life after the loss of a spouse, and the journey through grief and healing. This documentary will take you through the honest fear, anquish and pain you are feeling and validate your every emotion along the way. It will let you know, YOU are not alone in this, many have taken this journey and fought their way to the other side. YOUNG WIDOW ~ NAKED IN THE MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND will give you hope, that you will not always feel this way. But you will never forget.

I found this movie deeply touching and moving. As a widower, it touched me on a very personal level, yet I can't imagine anyone not being riveted.

The people being interviewed were quite obviously honestly sharing their innermost experiences. Very powerful, and yet ultimately uplifting and life-affirming.

Heartily recommended - to all.

What a revelation! How kind and full of wisdom is this film. All of us benefit by sharing some time with these articulate human beings who have lost their loves. I learned alot about a subject I don't normally want to think about. The men and women of "Young Widow.." have become my friends. Thank you all for sharing.

This DVD should be required for all Widowed and their adult family members. There are so many misconceptions about widowhood that this addresses. I am a widower, and I highly recommend it.

If you are widowed, you will want to watch this documentary.
If you know a widowed person, you will want to watch this documentary.
If you think you might one day be widowed, you need to watch this film.
If you don't think you might one day be widowed, you need to watch this film.

This video is a must to give to family and friends of widows/widowers. My mom watched this video and told me it made her realize that grief can still be there for me...even though it's been six years and I'm remarried.

Wonderfully put together and a terrific insight into both young widowhood and the general public's reaction to it.

I loved this film. Our society seems to treat young widows as if they are invisible or do not exist. I lost my husband, not my mind, and this film assured me that I'm not crazy, I'm grieving.

Elizabeth Titus rocks! This documentary challenges our cultural attitudes about widowhood. I salute the widows and widowers who appear in this film for their courage, frankness, and transparency about the life none of us signed up for. This documentary is honest, raw, validating, hopeful, and positive, celebrating our strength.



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