Professional Reviews

As we begin submitting the film to major film festivals for a premiere, an incredible grass roots response has begun. Leaders in almost every field that deal with families, health and faith are moved:

“It does a wonderful job of telling a family’s story of hope and healing. There are many issues embedded in this powerful 55 minute film that are helpful for working with patients and families, for teaching health professional students, and for continuing professional development. Watching it is a powerful and moving experience.”
—Cathy J. Lazarus, MD, FACP

“Extremely powerful! Francis takes us into that dark place in our soul that we need to go to truly heal. I have to have a copy and I see this as an excellent resource for hospice agencies and end-of-life care providers. ”
—Nancy Dunn, RN, MS, CT

” I think this is a wonderful film and an invaluable testimonial about the power of communication”
—Rebecca Kruse-Jarres, M.D., M.P.H.

“The Gift of Time” is both a moving film and a powerful tool to help a patients healthcare team guide him/her and their families through the journey from diagnoses through survivorship.
—Stacey Adams, MSW-GSW

“This film could be used in so many classes… family development, death and dying, individual development (great example of Erickson’s stages of development) family therapy and spirituality.”                                            
-Dr. Susan Cooley, Ph.D.

“The Gift of Time is powerful and moving. It beautifully depicts the transformative process of loss and grief. It is honest, at times raw and ultimately teaches us about resilience and redemption.”
- Mary Raymer, LMSW, ACSW