{"product_id":"986-mortality-movies-to-see-before-you-die-remarkable-films-and-tv-shows-to-discuss-death-and-plan-ahead-9780984596287","title":"98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die: Remarkable Films and TV Shows to Discuss Death and Plan Ahead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the most important conversation of your life started with a movie night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMovies and television shows can open conversations about death in ways that lectures and pamphlets simply can't. Sometimes it's easier to explore mortality when it's unfolding on a screen, preferably with popcorn in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die\u003c\/em\u003e curates 142 remarkable films and television programs that explore dying, grief, legacy, love, and what it truly means to live fully. Across genres and cultures, from comedy and drama to documentary and animation, these stories invite us to face the inevitable with honesty, insight, and even a little humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach entry highlights key mortality themes and includes six thoughtful discussion prompts, transforming movie night into something far more meaningful than entertainment. Whether you're watching alone, with family, or hosting a community event, this guide helps turn cinematic moments into conversations that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClergy and faith communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuneral professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospice and healthcare providers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeath Cafés and community groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies finally ready to start \"the conversation\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters are grouped by engaging themes such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunerals and Funeral Directors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical Treatment and End-of-Life Issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterlife Visions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortality and Living Fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate Planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentaries, animated films, and television series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also supports Mortality Movie Nights, an innovative outreach model that helps organizations invite the public into their spaces for engaging, accessible conversations about death, grief, and planning ahead. It turns \"Let's watch a movie\" into \"Let's talk about what really matters.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople often remember a powerful film scene far longer than an expert's carefully crafted advice. By combining pop culture with death education, this guide makes advance care planning and end-of-life discussions approachable, understandable, and actionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause facing mortality doesn't have to be gloomy. It can be enlightening. Meaningful. Even life-affirming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTalking about death won't kill you. But avoiding the conversation just might rob you of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull up a chair. Start the movie. And begin the conversation that ultimately helps us live, and eventually leave, with intention, clarity, and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Light Tree Press, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780984596287\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d","brand":"Gail Rubin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52435640877237,"sku":"9780984596287","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_406d017d-de39-493a-93df-452733e99c2f.jpg?v=1776227647","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/986-mortality-movies-to-see-before-you-die-remarkable-films-and-tv-shows-to-discuss-death-and-plan-ahead-9780984596287","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}