Obit
"An inside look at life on the New York Times obituaries desk."
Originally released in 2017. Obit is a documentary film. directed by Vanessa Gould.
Starring William McDonald, Bruce Weber, and Margalit Fox
Synopsis
How do you put a life into 500 words? Ask the staff obituary writers at the New York Times. OBIT is a first-ever glimpse into the daily rituals, joys and existential angst of the Times obit writers, as they chronicle life after death on the front lines of history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 2017
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Topiary Productions
- Green Fuse Films
- Imperfect Films
- Mystic Artists Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obit about?
How do you put a life into 500 words? Ask the staff obituary writers at the New York Times. OBIT is a first-ever glimpse into the daily rituals, joys and existential angst of the Times obit writers...
Who directed Obit?
Obit was directed by Vanessa Gould.
How long is Obit?
Obit has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Obit released?
Obit was released on January 11, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Obit?
The main cast of Obit includes William McDonald, Bruce Weber, Margalit Fox, William Grimes, Jon Pareles.