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Gates of Heaven

Errol MorrisErrol Morris

4.7/5

The men who run a pet cemetery, and the men and women who bury their pets, become the subject of this documentary. We first meet Floyd McClure, a paraplegic with a dream to create a pet cemetery. One inspiration is the death of his collie years before; and the other is the local rendering plant, which turns animals into glue. He realizes his dream, only to see it fail. Then we visit a successful pet cemetery, run by a father and his two sons. One is a frustrated musician, nursing a broken heart. The other is joining the family business after selling insurance in Salt Lake City. Throughout, we also meet the people who have buried their pets.

If you like Gates of Heaven, you might also like 1980s American Films, Films Directed By Errol Morris, 1978 Directorial Debut Films, and American Documentary Films.

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