HEAVEN (1987)

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Though Diane Keaton appeared in over 60 movies and produced around a dozen, for her debut as a feature film director, the iconic actress, long preoccupied with the afterlife, chose to investigate what people really think about the great beyond. HEAVEN, the result of her inquiry, is a free-wheeling and offbeat collage of interviews; clips from films such as METROPOLIS, THE GREEN PASTURES and A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH; and songs by Lionel Richie, The Residents, The Dream Academy, Sam Cooke and more that explore different ideas of what paradise may have to offer. With a varied group of interviewees — a collection of fundamentalists, visionaries and people-next-door featuring, among others, her parents and sister, boxing promoter Don King and model Victoria Sellers — Keaton queries “What kind of rewards do you think heaven holds?,” “What does God look like?” and “Is there sex in heaven?.” The answers are honest and often outrageous, resulting in an unforgettable film; it seems that heaven is one of the few subjects on which everyone has an opinion. Featuring a score from Oscar®-winning composer Howard Shore, Keaton’s film is at once both affectionate and ironic, revealing how religion, Hollywood and music have reflected and influenced man’s view of the hereafter. (Note adapted from Lightyear Entertainment.) DIR/SCR Diane Keaton; PROD Joe Kelly. U.S., 1987, color, 80 min. RATED PG-13

In Memoriam: Diane Keaton (1946–2025)

Run Time: 80 Minutes

Opening Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Genre: Documentary

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