The Life We Leave

A quiet, thoughtful look at people trying to change how we face death, mixing earnest optimism with gentle unease.

Directed by

J.J. Gerber

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Katey Houston, Brie Smith, Micah Truman

Overview

When Washington legalizes human composting, entrepreneur Micah bets everything on a new vision of deathcare. With funeral directors Brie and Katey, he builds the first large-scale terramation facility, reshaping how we grieve and return to the Earth.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, grief, ambition, environment

Content

Mild gore and language. No violence or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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