Song of the Cicada(2022)
A documentary about an eccentric mortician grappling with his legacy while making life a little stranger than death in Galveston, Texas.
71 min · Documentary
Released
In the coastal town of Galveston, Texas, Dale Carter lives as a mortician in his Victorian home with his protege and friend. Over the course of a decade, this observational documentary chronicles his daily life with friends, family and strangers alike, as he navigates the mortuary profession and his attempts to realize his dream of renovating a historic home in Beaumont, Texas. Song of the Cicada explores the philosophies and motives behind the macabre obsessions that define this eccentric mortician.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- October 30, 2022