# Dick Johnson Is Dead (2020)

> A filmmaker turns her father’s imagined deaths into a playful, heartbreaking cinematic ritual for confronting mortality and preserving love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/460407

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Kirsten Johnson
- Cast: Richard Johnson, Kirsten Johnson, Isla Sierck, Jed Sierck, Felix Torres, Viva Torres, Raymond Damazo, Michael Hilow
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11394180/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bittersweet, darkly humorous, playful, reflective evening, family discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss as a daughter confronts the inevitable with her father.

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