Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience
Join us for a four-night film series that delves into the profound questions of life, death, and the rituals we create to navigate life's ultimate journey. These documentaries invite you to confront the complexities of life and death, and to contemplate what it means to live fully and die well. Each screening is followed by a special guest discussion led by specialists in the medical and spiritual fields.
TUESDAYS 2025
1/28, 2/11, 2/25 & 3/04; 6-8 PM
sliding scale $10-20 per night
C5 Studios, Community Arts Center, 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA
1/28/25 BEING MORTAL
An East Coast native and graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Boo moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1996 after finishing residency at Ventura County Medical Center.
He worked at Toiyabe Indian Health Project until 2002, when he left the area to pursue public health training and a long-time interest in global h
1/28/25 BEING MORTAL
An East Coast native and graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Boo moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1996 after finishing residency at Ventura County Medical Center.
He worked at Toiyabe Indian Health Project until 2002, when he left the area to pursue public health training and a long-time interest in global health. He completed an epidemiology fellowship (the Epidemic Intelligence Service) with the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and then spent five years working in South Sudan and Kenya with CDC’s Global AIDS Program.
Dr. Boo and his wife returned to Bishop in 2009, rejoining the medical staff at Northern Inyo Hospital where he worked until 2015, when he returned to Toiyabe. He returned to NIIH in 2018.
He is certified in family medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is also co-medical director of Hospice of the Owens Valley and Muno County Public Health Officer.
1/28/25 BEING MORTAL
Darlene’s passion for hospice care and end-of-life support shines through her impactful work. As Director of Marketing & Development for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, she served as a vital liaison between patients, families, and physicians, ensuring seamless communication and compassionate care.
During her tenure, Dar
1/28/25 BEING MORTAL
Darlene’s passion for hospice care and end-of-life support shines through her impactful work. As Director of Marketing & Development for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, she served as a vital liaison between patients, families, and physicians, ensuring seamless communication and compassionate care.
During her tenure, Darlene developed the innovative HosPet Program, connecting therapy animals with hospice patients to offer comfort, companionship, and emotional support during their final days. She also led the "We Honor Veterans" Program, providing specialized care and heartfelt recognition for veterans in hospice.
For Darlene, end-of-life care is about dignity, connection, and compassion—values she carries into every conversation and initiative. Now back in the Eastern Sierra, with her loyal Great Dane, Cosgrove, by her side, Darlene brings her expertise, empathy, and dedication to supporting thoughtful discussions and meaningful connections around end-of-life planning.
2/11/25 THE TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD: A WAY OF LIFE
Michael is an emergency medicine doctor practicing in Bishop, CA. He has experience caring for patients in all phases of life as well as being present during the dying process in the emergency department, hospital, and ICU settings. He will begin full-time fellowship training in the speci
2/11/25 THE TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD: A WAY OF LIFE
Michael is an emergency medicine doctor practicing in Bishop, CA. He has experience caring for patients in all phases of life as well as being present during the dying process in the emergency department, hospital, and ICU settings. He will begin full-time fellowship training in the specialty of hospice and palliative care this summer to further his specialization in caring for people with severe, life-threatening, and terminal illness. In tandem with medicine, Michael enjoys both exploring and personally experiencing expanded states of consciousness, meditation, lucid dreaming, and out-of-body experiences.
2/25/25 ALIVE INSIDE
Rev: Ming Po Daido is a Zen Buddhist Monk, Dharma Teacher, and Mondo Zen Facilitator. He began practicing meditation in 1971 and then trained as a yoga teacher with Joel Kramer, America’s First Yoga Master, and Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute. In 1983, he started his teaching transformational educat
2/25/25 ALIVE INSIDE
Rev: Ming Po Daido is a Zen Buddhist Monk, Dharma Teacher, and Mondo Zen Facilitator. He began practicing meditation in 1971 and then trained as a yoga teacher with Joel Kramer, America’s First Yoga Master, and Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute. In 1983, he started his teaching transformational education career and then became influenced and studied with Tibetan Buddhist and Zen Teachers. His initial interest in Death & Dying was 2009 with Joan Halifax, Being & Dying, Zen Buddhist Teacher, 2010 Stephen Jenkinson's work Die Wise, 2013 Tarron Estes Doula Workshop, Conscious Dying Institute, and 2024 Sanchi Roshi, Morning Star Zen, Coming Full Circle Workshop. Larry is interested in a collaborative approach to learning, deep living, and sharing life’s Joy.
3/4/25 A WILL FOR THE WOODS
Co-founder of SIGHT, Jane is a visionary arts leader and curator of banned Chinese documentaries, connecting audiences with powerful, unseen stories. She has led prominent New York institutions like the New Museum of Contemporary Art and the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. She is a senior advisor for ACG, specia
3/4/25 A WILL FOR THE WOODS
Co-founder of SIGHT, Jane is a visionary arts leader and curator of banned Chinese documentaries, connecting audiences with powerful, unseen stories. She has led prominent New York institutions like the New Museum of Contemporary Art and the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. She is a senior advisor for ACG, specializing in nonprofit board management, and serves as Development Director for the Bishop Area Climbers’ Coalition and is part of the fundraising committee for the Green Burial Council. Jane holds a BFA from The Cooper Union, an MBA from Metropolitan College, and an MA in film studies from Columbia University.
Jane hopes to use art to engage community with workshops, artist residencies, and public art projects that bring people together. Jane envisions SIGHT as a unique and powerful connector of people, places, and ideas where art can be a bridge between cultures, a catalyst for social change, and a source of inspiration.
Now residing in the breathtaking Eastern Sierra, she is committed to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape that inspires creativity and spirituality for all.
3/4/25 A WILL FOR THE WOODS
Co-founder of SIGHT, Hari is a compassionate nurse and death doula dedicated to supporting individuals at the end of life and inspiring people to embrace mortality as a means of living each moment fully.
Hari’s journey began at age 19 when she became a massage therapist, honing her healing touch and presence for
3/4/25 A WILL FOR THE WOODS
Co-founder of SIGHT, Hari is a compassionate nurse and death doula dedicated to supporting individuals at the end of life and inspiring people to embrace mortality as a means of living each moment fully.
Hari’s journey began at age 19 when she became a massage therapist, honing her healing touch and presence for over 20 years. After graduating from Duke University School of Nursing in 2017, she spent many years in hospice care, gaining invaluable experience in compassionate end-of-life support. Additionally, growing up in a meditation community shaped her empathetic approach and heightened her energetic sensitivity. She has faced profound losses, including the deaths of her mother during her teenage years and her husband in her twenties, shaping her commitment to this sacred work.
An advocate for natural burial and home funerals, she believes in the sanctity of the dying process. With deep gratitude to her teacher, Roshi Sanchi Reta Lawler, Hari offers a nurturing presence that honors the sacred transition of life’s final chapter. She has lived in Mammoth Lakes, CA since 2022 and feels most alive when dancing, skiing, hiking, biking, and cold water plunging.
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
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
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
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
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
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