Filmmaker Don Edkins explores grief in documentary An Open Field
Filmmaker Don Edkins and his son Teboho created a documentary, An Open Field, to explore grief after the loss of Max, who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157. The film showcases the mourning rituals of the rural Orthodox Christian Tewahedo community, highlighting their open expression of sorrow and the healing process that follows.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
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