Raising Nana

Haunted Landscapes
Type: Michael Moore-Style Documentary with HBO Vibes
Strategies/Features: Satire, Reflexive Filmmaking, Hauntology, Call to Action

This documentary explores grief in America, blending Michael Moore’s sharp satire with HBO’s emotive storytelling. It uses a hauntological approach to show how grief lingers in society, with unresolved traumas echoing through generations. The film asks viewers to reflect on their assumptions about grief.

Everyday Heroes of Grief
Type: Social Problem Doc
Features: Poetry of Poverty, Passive Viewer, Heroic Struggle, Everyday Drama

This social problem documentary dives deep into the lives of people dealing with grief after profound loss, yet still carrying on for their families and friends. Using the poetry of poverty, it highlights both the emotional and financial struggles that often go unseen. As a passive viewer experience, it lets the audience witness the pain and resilience without pushing for action, encouraging them to think about how grief is shared and the lack of support available.

Decolonizing Grief: Breaking the Silence
Type: Decolonizing or Anticolonialist Documentary
Strategies/Features: Historical Recontextualization, Reflexive Filmmaking, Cultural Healing

Decolonizing Grief: Breaking the Silence examines how colonial and religious legacies shape grief, focusing on the Puritan approach to mourning and its ongoing impact on American society. The documentary explores how grief has been suppressed, advocating for a shift toward viewing grief as a shared, healing experience and encouraging a more open approach to mourning.