Why I made a film in which I kill my dad

American filmmaker Kirsten Johnson’s most recent film is called ‘Dick Johnson is Dead’, it’s about her dad, a man she has adored her whole life. A few years ago Dick was diagnosed with dementia. Scared that she was losing the man she loved, she decided she had to try and capture his spirit on screen. But this is no ordinary movie, it follows Kirsten as she stages her father’s death in a number of grisly ways. It may sound bizarre but it appealed to their shared sense of humour, and by seeing him come back to life over and over again it allowed Kirsten to feel like she was making her dad live forever. Kirsten’s documentary film Dick Johnson Is Dead is now available to watch on Netflix. Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Fiona Woods Picture: Dick Johnson Credit: Dick Johnson Is Dead