Other Side Film Screening and Discussion

Description

Join Death Differently and Diana Barnard, M.D for the Vermont premiere of the film “Other Side,” with a Q&A to follow discussing Death With Dignity.

About "Other Side:” After three separate cancer diagnoses, and undergoing nauseating and difficult treatment for each one, Connecticut-based activist Lynda Bluestein set her sights on medical aid in dying. This compassionate end-of-life option was not available in her home state, so she filed a lawsuit against the state of Vermont to gain access to their Death With Dignity law, Act 39 – and she won.

A rich portrait of a fearless activist, matriarch, and fallible human, this feature documentary follows Lynda and her family over the course of a year as they navigate life and prepare for her inevitable death. But will her life end the way she intends it to?

"Other Side" premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas on March 7th. Town Hall Theater is pleased to present the film’s Vermont premiere. This screening is sponsored by Porter Medical Center.

“Other Side” is 90 minutes, followed by a discussion. Tickets range from $5-$17 and are available via townhalltheater.org. Patrons may also buy tickets in person at the THT box office from Monday-Friday from 12-5pm, or via phone at 802.382.9222.


TRIGGER WARNING: This film contains sensitive content related to end-of-life care, terminal illness, and medical aid in dying. The documentary includes scenes depicting the dying process and shows the subject's body after death. While these moments are presented respectfully and peacefully, viewers who may find such content distressing are advised to be aware of these elements before attending.