When Washington State legalizes human composting, entrepreneur Micah Truman bets everything on a new vision of deathcare. With funeral directors Brie Smith and Katey Houston, he builds the first large-scale terramation facility, reshaping how we grieve and return to the Earth.

Produced & Directed by JJ Gerber

Upcoming Dates

April 22nd 1:45pm Downer South

April 25nd 6pm Oriental East


Past Screenings

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Press

J.J. Gerber’s The Life We Leave is a refreshing, joyous gem of a documentary that also doesn’t shy away from the pain of loss.

— Chase Hutchinson