The American Nurse
Originally released in 2014. The American Nurse is a documentary film. directed by Carolyn Jones. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lafayette Ballard, Stephen Bloesl, and Jason Cross
Synopsis
THE AMERICAN NURSE is a heart-warming film that explores some of the biggest issues facing America - aging, war, poverty, prisons - through the work and lives of nurses. It is an examination of real people that will change how we think about nurses and how we wrestle with the challenges of healing America. THE AMERICAN NURSE is an important contribution to America's ongoing conversation about what it means to care. The film follows the paths of five nurses in various practice specialties including Jason Short as he drives up a rugged creek to reach a home-bound cancer patient in Appalachia. Tonia Faust, who runs a prison hospice program where inmates serving life sentences care for their fellow inmates as they're dying. Naomi Cross, as she coaches an ovarian cancer survivor through the Caesarean delivery of her son. Sister Stephen, a nun who runs a nursing home filled with goats, sheep, llamas and chickens, where the entire nursing staff comes together to sing for a dying resident.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 8, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Carolyn Jones Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American Nurse about?
THE AMERICAN NURSE is a heart-warming film that explores some of the biggest issues facing America - aging, war, poverty, prisons - through the work and lives of nurses. It is an examination of rea...
Who directed The American Nurse?
The American Nurse was directed by Carolyn Jones.
How long is The American Nurse?
The American Nurse has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The American Nurse released?
The American Nurse was released on May 8, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The American Nurse?
The main cast of The American Nurse includes Lafayette Ballard, Stephen Bloesl, Jason Cross, Namoi Cross, Nathan Cross.