Want to behold the glory that is 'Good-bye Old Man' in the comfort of your own home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the David MacDougall-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.
Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Good-bye Old Man' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Good-bye Old Man' right now, here are some specifics about the documentary flick.
Released , 'Good-bye Old Man' stars The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 6 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from top users.
Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "At the request of a dying Tiwi man and his family on Melville Island, this film was made of the pukumani (bereavement) ceremony to follow his death. The film observes the family through the long period of preparation for the ceremony, following age-old traditions. Dancing and face-painting are rehearsed, to the family’s satisfaction, and because “things should be right for this film”. For the two days of ceremony, the community moves to Carslake Beach where a smoking ritual is held to protect the participants from spirits. The cemetery poles are erected, traditional dances are performed along with personal dances by family members. Facial and body decoration is elaborate and spectacular. After saying a final farewell to the old man, the community and the family leave the Beach and return to the village where routine life resumes."
'Good-bye Old Man' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Kanopy .
