Divine Souls (2007)

In the hallways of this AIDS clinic, there are many untold stories. Through Kerri's eyes, a caring and compassionate nurse, we will see a few of them. We will meet David, a nine year old ... See full summary »

Director:

James McDonald

Writer:

James McDonald

Stars:

Fatima Biriski, Robert F. Cawley, Nancy Chartier

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Fatima Biriski	...	Jenny
Robert F. Cawley	...	Bob
Nancy Chartier	...	Kerri
Andrea Cohen	...	Junkie
Marie Del Marco	...	Sandy
Jim Dolan	...	Dave
Debi Hall	...	Security Guard
Emily Hudson	...	Ann-Marie
Marc Jeffreys	...	Danny (voice)
Jeffie Legend	...	Lisa
Cathy McDonald	...	Lindsey
James McDonald	...	Michael
George Miller	...	Waiter
Rocky Muether	...	Gavin
Kevin Saunders	...	Security Guard (as Kevin Smith)

Storyline

In the hallways of this AIDS clinic, there are many untold stories. Through Kerri's eyes, a caring and compassionate nurse, we will see a few of them. We will meet David, a nine year old boy who holds the key to Kerri's heart and Lisa, a new patient with a dark secret. Through the good times and the bad times, DIVINE SOULS is a touching story of love and hope over adversity, and humanity at its best.

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Taglines:

Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Caddo Mills, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

L.C.A. Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

132 min 132 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During one particular scene, actress Andrea Cohen was portraying a junkie and had a real syringe in her hand. Director James McDonald gave very little direction to the actors involved because he shot most of the scene with one camera, hand held and wanted the actors to improvise the scene as it went along. During the scene, Andrea started freaking out and threatening the other actors with said syringe (as she was supposed to do) and at one point the elevator doors opened and people inside didn't know what was going on and called security. Armed security guards showed up and James had to explain that they were shooting a movie.

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Quotes

Kerri: Hi Bob. Eating ice-cream again?
Bob: Yes my dear, and you're demolishing our machine again.
[pause]
Bob: Bad day?
Kerri: [breaks down] I'm losing him Bob. He's only nine years old and there's nothing I can do about it.
Bob: That's not good.
[Kerri shakes her head 'no']
Bob: But today is good for me. I'm still here and, eating my ice cream.
Kerri: [Kerri smiles] Yeah, you take care Bob
[exits]
[...]

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Soundtracks

"Masquerade"
Written by Erin McGrew
Performed by Erin McGrew
Courtesy of Erinaceous Productions

User Reviews

Just like real life

Forget reality TV and reality movies. Director James McDonald's Divine Souls brings you real people in real situations with real problems and real solutions. It's what real life is like, with all of the emotional elements dedicated health care workers deal with on a day-to-day basis. Nancy Chartier, Kelley West, and the late Jeffie Legend head up a terrific ensemble cast in a skillfully directed and edited film that will touch you, move you and inspire you and in more than one place, touch your heart. If you don't shed some tears by film's end, you probably don't have tear ducts. - Vincent Scuro, Southwest Orlando Bulletin