Live Full - Die Well Film Series invites you on a cinematic journey that will challenge your perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire you to embrace life with renewed purpose.
LOCATION: C5 Studios, Community Arts Center, 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA
Being Mortal
Tues Jan 28th 6-8pm
Based on Dr. Atul Gawande's NYT bestselling book about “illness, medicine, and what matters in the end.” This film explores the realities of aging, illness, and end-of-life care, and the challenges of navigating the final stages of life. Dir. Thomas Jennings; Frontline PBS, 2015, 54 min. MORE ABOUT THIS FILM
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life
Tues Feb 11th 6-8pm
A deep dive into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of death, this film reveals the spiritual rituals and teachings that guide the soul through its journey after death.
Dirs. Yukari Hayashi, Barry MacLean; NHK, National Film Board of Canada, 2014, 56 min. MORE ABOUT THIS FILM
Alive Inside: Story of Music and Memory
Tue Feb 25th 6-8pm
This heartwarming documentary shows how music can reignite memories and transform the lives of elderly patients in nursing homes, offering a beautiful look at the power of connection.
Dir. Michael Rossato-Bennett; Projector Media, 2014, 78 min. MORE ABOUT THIS FILM
A Will for the Woods
Tue Mar 4th 6-8pm
The inspiring story of a man’s personal journey to plan a green burial, intertwining themes of environmentalism, mortality, and the desire to live in harmony with nature.
Dirs. Amy Browne, Jeremy Kaplan, Tony Hale; Amy Browne, 2014, 102 min. MORE ABOUT THIS FILM
