The Grandfathers
2011, English. Directed by Jim Hanon.
A young man searches for his identity deep in the Amazon jungle, while living among the tribe that murdered his grandfather decades earlier. The Grandfathers is a motion-graphics documentary completing Jim Hanon's inspiring trilogy begun with Beyond the Gates of Splendor and followed by End of the Spear. These films were produced by Mart Green. Jesse Saint struggles to find his place in a world dominated by the memory of a famous grandfather he never knew and a heroic father he could not understand. Years spent living among the Waodani and befriending the three old men who took part in his grandfather's murder teach Jesse the healing power of dignity, respect and forgiveness. In the jungle, Jesse must confront his family's past as he determines his own future. This documentary is a moving tribute to a young boy's quest for significance and wholeness, and its imprint on three old men, who, unwittingly, are on a quest of their own.
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- 0h 54m
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- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Grandfathers is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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The Grandfathers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 March 2011. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Grandfathers?
The Grandfathers (2011) was directed by Jim Hanon.