Today is Jimmy's last day alive. His Alzheimer's is worsening, so he's decided to die like he has lived - with intention, humor, and zest. In his last day on Earth, Jimmy will show an obituary writer, his death doula, his estranged brother, his caretaker, a surreal being, and the guests at his fabulous FUN-eral, that perhaps the art of living is the art of dying.
Acting
Carrozo's lived-in warmth; he IS this film.
Writing
Death humor that actually lands with heart.
Production
DIY spirit makes the surreal feel intimate.
Director
Machete Bang Bang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lead actor James Carrozo based the character on his own life experiences and real conversations about mortality with co-director Erin Granat.
The film emerged from the 'death positive' movement popularized by mortician Caitlin Doughty, framing end-of-life planning as radical self-care rather than morbidity.
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