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Sister Úna Lived A Good Death

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Available until

Nov 14, 2025

Available in

Worldwide except United States of America, Canada

About the film

Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sister Úna—a smoking, drinking, wisecracking Catholic nun dedicated to mentoring teens—chooses to live life to the fullest in the face of death. The self-proclaimed “leader of the misfits” takes on her last nine months by planning her funeral, tackling her bucket list, and teaching us that death isn’t the end of our story. The film premiered on PBS' Independent Lens in the U.S. in February 2024.

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

1h 12m

Released

2023

Director

Par Parekh

Producer

Ali Hart

Executive Producer

Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vossen, Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith

Awards & recognition

Lunenburg Doc Fest

2023 Official Selection

Atlanta Docufest

2024 Best Documentary Feature

Pillusion Film Festival

2024 Official Selection

What people are saying

The narrative's strength lies in its relatable portrayal of a heavy subject like death, turning it into a theme that’s as comforting as it is compelling. The film's direction balances light-hearted moments with profound insight, making Sister Úna's story resonate with a broad audience.

Chris Jones

Overly Honest Reviews

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