Song of the Cicada

In the coastal town of Galveston, Texas, Dale Carter lives as a mortician in his Victorian home with his protege and friend. Over the course of a decade, this observational documentary chronicles his daily life with friends, family and strangers alike, as he navigates the mortuary profession and his attempts to realize his dream of renovating a historic home in Beaumont, Texas. Song of the Cicada explores the philosophies and motives behind the macabre obsessions that define this eccentric mortician.

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Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

71 minutes

Year:

2022

Cast:

Self

Crew:

Co-Director

Co-Director

Editor

Music

Sound Designer