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Released
2004 · FILM

The Blackwater Lightship

An Irish grandmother forms a fragile but heartfelt bond with her estranged grandson as he faces the final stages of AIDS, challenging the family to confront years of silence and shame.

A decade of silence. Three generations of secrets. It will take more than forgiveness to rebuild a family.

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Runtime
98 min
Drama

Synopsis

A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister, mother, and grandmother.

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Principal cast & crew: 20

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Edited by William HenryShot by Tony ImiScored by John MorrisDesigned by Keith Wilson

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