The Last Ecstatic Days Movie (Australia)

Join us for the highly anticipated Australian film premiere screening of The Last Ecstatic Days, followed by a thought-provoking discussion with the filmmakers and leading Australian end-of-life experts.

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.

The Last Ecstatic Days intimately captures the end of Ethan's life as he openly shares his final days. In doing so, the film courageously dismantles what for many of us is our ultimate fear, and normalises having meaningful conversations with those we love about how we want to die. It's also a powerful example of how to build a community to support loved ones in their final days.

The discussion panel will provide a local context to the film for Australian audiences, explore the themes of personalising final arrangements & building community support, and give their unique insights into the making of The Last Ecstatic Days.

Discussion Participants:

• Scott Kirschenbaum, Director of The Last Ecstatic Days

• Dr Kerrie Noonan, Death Literacy Institute & La Trobe University

• Dr Joanne Doran, Palliative Care Specialist & Director with Compassionate Communities Australia 

• Victoria Spence, Life Rites Funerals

• Simon Waring, Lived Experience & Palliative Care Australia Board Member

Run of Event (all times are AEST):

• 5.30pm: Guests log-in to join screening

• 5.45pm: Welcome from good.film host

• 6.00pm: The Last Ecstatic Days film screening begins

• 7.10pm: The Last Ecstatic Days film screening ends

• 7.15pm: Live broadcast of discussion begins (includes audience Q&A)

• 8.00pm: Live broadcast of discussion ends and event concludes

Why Attend:

• Experience a powerful narrative that humanises the end-of-life journey.

• Gain perspectives from professionals who navigate end-of-life care.

• Learn about personalising final arrangements and building community support.

• Participate in an open dialogue about a topic that touches us all.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to view an impactful film and join a meaningful conversation. Book your ticket today and be part of an event that aims to educate, inspire, and bring comfort to those facing end-of-life decisions.