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Reach for Me

Seymour Cassel (Actor), Alfre Woodard (Actor) Rated:

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3.6 46 ratings

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Dying is hell, at least for Alvin, a terminally ill widower confined to his hospice bed with nothing to chew on but bitter memories. The overly ill-tempered man correspondingly makes life hell for everyone else around him. The world observed from his hospice bed provides the final proving ground where he learns to make the most of the time he has, and discover the love he never knew was so close at hand.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ LeVar Burton
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Widescreen, Surround Sound, NTSC, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 30 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 13, 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Seymour Cassel, Alfre Woodard, Adrienne Barbeau, Johnny Whitworth, Lacey Chabert
Studio ‏ : ‎ Maverick Entertainment Group
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0055HOILU
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Annie Davenport

As a Hospice caregiver, this movie is so genuine, it brought back sweetly sad memories

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021

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This movie was gently and lovingly directed. The actors brought a genuine and authentic feel to the entire Hospice floor from staff, volunteers, family, and especially the patients. Some reviewers complain that Alvin was to 'raunchy', that his gruffness 'ended the mood'. I'm here to say that Alvin's attitude and actions are exactly what one encounters on the Hospice floor. Accepting the fact that one has reached the end of their earthly moments tend to make some people raunchy, gruff, and sometimes, downright mean. All Alvin needed was some gentle kindness to help him understand that all was not lost, that he, at least, had a bit of time to make new friends, new memories, even to find love again. Alvin's gruff raunchiness was his suit of armor that even death couldn't scare him, when in fact, he was terrified and acting out because he desperately needed a reassuring and gentle hand. Understanding the emotional part of active dying is imperative to giving full proper care. This understanding leads the caregiver to not judge, but instead to compassion and empathy, gentleness, and love; and it can lead to a caregiver who is willing to break a couple of rules to help love along its path.

Kevin was filled with grace, humor, acceptance and giving his girlfriend his blessing for her to find love again and to live a full, happy, and rich life. They had a 'last a lifetime' kind of love. In a sense, that's exactly what happened. Their love lasted Kevin's lifetime.

So, please watch and enjoy this movie with the knowledge that what you witness on the Hospice floor IS what happens on the Hospice floor. And yes, most of the staff in facilities smoke. This is a very difficult and a super high stress line of work. You know the patients you come to respect and love are going to die. Some peacefully slip away, others suffer greatly. Most of the families pull the caregiver into the fold of the family. For me, it was an honor to help my patients through the last of their journey on this earth. I've seen some remarkable things, I'd even say I witnessed some miracles, and things that cannot be explained except by faith.

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Good movie for adults

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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Okay...first, this isn't a "family" movie...but this is a movie that is based on reality and should be seen by adults who want to get a better understanding of what people may go through at the end of life. The main character is cantankerous, but he's also hurting and initially lashes out in a vulgar way. If anything, this film teaches you how to be patient and understanding. When life is coming to an end, we reflect on our past and the choices we made, right or wrong. This film is about a man who has to come to terms with the choices and his past, good and bad...but also about self-forgiveness and redemption. Its not a happy movie, but I would recommend that you see it if you are helping someone at this stage of life.

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garbage

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021

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This movie is rated 7+ ? After the opening scene, we turned it off...It's garbage

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Wilf

Beautifully rendered film about the Young and the Old facing the same dilemma...

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018

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Listen, this film isn't a "filthy" film like some have commented. Yes, there is some language and scenes that are suggestive but getting past those, this is a modern day film whose characters are dealing with LIFE as it is, in a stage where there's not much left to do but wait. The main character is cantankerous and often day dreams about the past, so we see current day in his hospital room and then times when he drifts back to have conversations with his wife who is dressed in about late 40s garb. His room mate is a young 20 something who is in even worse shape than he is and whose pretty young wife (Lacey Chaubert) comes to visit. The actors are well known and the scenes beautifully acted. Anyone who has dealt with terminal illness in their family or who've worked in the field will recognize authenticity when they see it. This film is bittersweet but the topic is timeless and Levar Burton depicted it --as it is IS, in the real world. I only hope if any of us face our elder years or a situation like the characters have in the film, that we would be lucky enough to have loving and humane caregivers to help make the journey a little better. I loved Alfre Woodard's character and it was so great to see the beautiful Adrienne Barbeau in this film too. We need more films like this. It was very realistic.

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a play about slowly dying

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021

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a sweet and poignant, and sometimes grating, look inside a hospice. gives the viewer insights as to life there. comes off as more of a play, and that is meant as a compliment. saddest of all is watching the slow death of a young man, with his wife right by his side every minute, and the love they share is palpable, even as they know he is dying. my only complaint is with the grating voice of cassell, which took me out of the mood.

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sheryl sloas

Love til the end!

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2012

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Having run nursing homes for several years, I have seen love blossom under grace, with dignity, in the face of hostile families and terminal illnesses. This movie shows, with humor, grace and dignity, how love persists in spite of all adversity. The staff sneaking a smoke in the back, knowing how bad it is for them, the nurse who goes against the rules to push two beds together for the sake of love, and the flashbacks to the wife who comes back as a ghost, or voice, to inspire, help to make this a movie to remember. As the patient who has endured two mastectomies, Adrienne Barbeau's character stands proudly to show that, yes, she is altered, but no less a woman because of her scars. I have waited impatiently the last few years for this to get to dvd, and I will purchase it with joy. If I get a home to run again, this will be featured on movie night. Watch with an open heart, and enjoy!!

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