Chatham Community Library, in conjunction with heart2heartnc is hosting a 3-part Living & Dying film series on Tuesday evenings in October. All films will be screened in the Holmes Family Meeting Room beginning at 5:00 pm.  These screenings are free and open to the public.

The Living & Dying film series showcases three thought-provoking films that delve into the themes of life, death, and the human experience. Each film explores the beauty and complexity of mortality, the celebration of life, and the acceptance of the inevitable.  

Films in the series include:

Tuesday, October 29: The Last Ecstatic Days (2023). Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room.  When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear.  To do that, he needs to film his death. Guest speakers: Matt Zemon and Tayana Kholodkov.

After each screening, there will be time for insightful discussions and reflections on life, death, and everything in-between.

This film series is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Chatham Community Library.

Residents may visit the libraries’ website www.chathamlibraries.org, or contact the library at (919) 545-8084 for more information on this and other events and programs.

 Members of the media interested in attending/covering this event are asked to notify Public Information Officer Kara Lusk in advance at 919-542-8258 or kara.lusk@chathamcountync.gov.