Join us on Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm to watch the inspiring film,The Last Ecstatic Days. Ethan Sisser allows us to see how his end of life unfolds and how being surrounding by a loving community can impact the journey.

“The film is a kaleidoscopic documentary that invites viewers to experience one man’s death journey through his layers of consciousness.” — Scott Kirschenbaum

Stay after the film for a discussion with an amazing panel.

is a former hospice nurse of nearly 11 years. While in that career, she identified as an end of life doula at heart, with a special passion for supporting clients & families in the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of dying and grieving. Bonnie's journey has taken her into strengthening her inner wisdom and spirituality through experiencing and learning a variety of healing modalities, some of which she currently offers to support healing and transformation. She is also available for compassionate end of life support and education. Bonnie lives in Bellevue, lowa, with her husband and their two young daughters.

 is the Conrad Bergendoff Chair in the Humanities and director of the Presidential Center for Faith and Learning at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. His latest book, Neighbor Love through Fearful Days: Finding Purpose and Meaning in a Time of Crisis, responds to the overlapping pandemics of COVID-19, white supremacy, and climate chaos. At Augustana, Mahn teaches courses in contemporary religion, including "Suffering, Death and Hope." 

is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She believes we have unique identities and backgrounds, and she strives to honor the complexity that we each bring to the human experience. She primarily uses a relational and interpersonal approach to therapy, which means she believes relationships have an important influence on our development as individuals. 

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The Last Ecstatic Days Movie (Australia)

The Last Ecstatic Days

Scott Kirschenbaum

Prerana Thakurdesai

Hannah Fowler

Alex Harvey

David Seidler

Gail Harris

Jessica Zitter

Landon Maloney

Linda Rothman

Greg Lathrop

Brent Skidmore

Tommy Pallotta

Ethan Sisser

Aditi Sethi

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. Honoring Ethan's wish, his doctor Aditi Sethi transports him to an idyllic house in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. What unfolds next is a story rarely glimpsed: how a community of strangers helps a young man die with grace. A sensory immersion into leaving the body, “The Last Ecstatic Days” reveals a man who will not let us forget him – even after he’s taken his final breath. To support the film's impact campaign, please visit: https://givebutter.com/thelastecstaticdays