What happens to the homeless when they die? The Potter’s Field is a documentary about high school students in Louisville KY, who volunteer to attend funeral services for the unknown, homeless, and otherwise indigent members of their community.
The film is a collage of portraits, through the lens of the author and those he encounters, of society’s relationship to death. By examining what happens to those we don’t know, and specifically the people who no one is caring for, we (the collective, societal we) can discuss our own meaning, mortality, and purpose.
http://www.thepottersfieldfilm.com
What a great idea. I hope this spreads.
I agree. This type of project could have very far reaching effects and could impact many people.
Thank you for posting this article!
This documentary is very interesting. It is good that these men have thought of doing this for indigent people and unknow men in their society. This is a very great idea and i just hope that more of them will join on this cause. -http://www.crosby-ngray.com/