A heartfelt journey through photography and friendship<\/strong><\/p>\n The nonfiction\u2064 streaming \u200bplatform Documentary+<\/strong> has \u200drecently acquired River Finlay\u2019s poignant documentary short, \u2062 “Eat Flowers”<\/strong>. This Oscar-qualified film is \u2064set to debut on\u200c major streaming \u2064services and the Documentary+ Fast channel this Wednesday.<\/p>\n “Eat Flowers”<\/strong> \u200c begins in 2017, capturing the emotional journey of photographer Cig Harvey and her best friend Mary, who is diagnosed with \u2062a rare form of leukemia. As Mary undergoes treatment and is forced into \u2064isolation, she asks Cig to \u2063send her photographs. Every day, Cig ventures out \u2063to capture vibrant images, \u200bbringing color and life to Mary through her camera. Mary\u2019s \u2064continuous requests for\u200c more photos lead to a touching narrative\u2064 of friendship and resilience. The film immerses \u200dviewers in the \u2063vivid worlds\u200c that \u200dCig creates for\u200b her friend, showcasing the beauty of\u200c life amidst the ache of loss.<\/p>\n River Finlay expressed \u2063her excitement about partnering \u200bwith Documentary+ to share \u200bthis vibrant story\u2062 with audiences. \u2062”I\u2019m incredibly excited to partner\u200c with Documentary+ in bringing\u2064 this vibrant story to audiences, showcasing the beauty of \u200blife, \u200bthe ache\u200b of loss, and the reminder to live,” said\u2063 Finlay.<\/p>\n Justin Lacob, head\u200b of documentary for Documentary+, added, “We are\u2062 thrilled \u200bto bring ‘Eat Flowers’<\/strong> to audiences through our wide-reaching \u2063distribution channels. River Finlay has \u200dcrafted\u2063 an\u200b incredibly \u200bmoving and inspiring \u2063portrait of resilience and hope that aligns perfectly with our mission of \u200ctelling\u2062 compelling and engaging \u200bstories for a global audience.”<\/p>\n Cig Harvey not only stars in \u200cthe \u2064documentary but also serves as its producer. With the acquisition, Bryn Mooser and Justin Lacob join as executive producers alongside Allison Klayman. This collaboration ensures that the film reaches a broad audience, resonating with\u2062 viewers worldwide.<\/p>\nA story of resilience and color<\/h2>\n
Bringing the story to a global audience<\/h2>\n
A collaborative effort<\/h2>\n