CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 0h 27m

Heaven Or Not

Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning.

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Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor.

Directed byZuzana Hudackova

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 27m
Language
EN
Released
November 17, 2007
Budget
$33,300
Studios
ONF | NFBTVODocumentary Organization of Canada

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

John Gerbrandt

Himself

Mary Gerbrandt

Herself

Creative team
Directed by
Zuzana Hudackova
Written by
Zuzana Hudackova
Danijel Margetic
Produced by
Danijel Margetic

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