Hear from experts and real people who share stories on end-of-life planning
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Going Your Way focuses on the personal, medical, and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care, the options available, and steps that can be taken to put those wishes to practical use. Hear from experts and real people who share stories on end-of-life planning and how it can be less painful.
The film features individuals like Vivia l Lopez, who hosts death-and-dying – themed barbecues to foster open discussions about end-of-life planning. Inspired by a workshop she attended after experiencing the challenging deaths of several family members, Vivial became a trained facilitator to help others navigate these crucial conversations. Her story illustrates the importance of being intentional about honoring a person’s wishes and ensuring that quality of life includes the possibility of a good death.
By shedding light on this often-taboo subject, Going Your Way aims to empower viewers to take control of their decisions, fostering peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones. The documentary’s title underscores the active role many are embracing to ensure their end-of-life experiences align with their personal desires and plans
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Going Your Way is executive produced and written by Jim Kirchherr, produced and directed by Anne-Marie Berger, and narrated by Carol Daniel. Going Your Way is a production of Nine PBS, distributed for broadcast to PBS.
Major support for Going Your Way provided by The Janney Family in memory of Nancy Janney: Christine and Stephen Janney, Jeanne and Tom Sadowski, Bob and Rosemary Janney, James G Janney III and Cynthia Janney. Additional support provided by Missouri Foundation for Health.