No one gets out alive

“Living While Dying” is a film by Cathy Zheutlin which follows the stories of four of her friends with terminal illness. Each of them chose to live out their lives with courage and grace, and sometimes humor.

Dying is a profound experience for the one who is dying and for the family and friends surrounding them. Though we may immediately think of death as depressing and morose, this film reminds us that even in death there is hope and beauty.

This 45-minute documentary is a follow up to our recent community read of Atul Gawande’s book “Being Mortal.” We will show it on Thursday, August 15, at 9:30 AM. We will have a community discussion following the film led by the Rev. Quentin Chin. Everyone is invited to attend this free event.