A documentary that follows Andre Ricciardi after a devastating diagnosis, turning what could be a story of despair into something unexpectedly disarming, honest, and even darkly funny. Confronted with his own mortality—and haunted by the simple decision he didn’t make in time—Andre reflects on his life with brutal self-awareness, calling himself an idiot while refusing to surrender to self-pity. Through candid conversations and intimate moments, the film captures his determination to face the inevitable with curiosity, wit, and a stubborn refusal to look away. What unfolds is far more than a personal story about illness. It becomes a deeply human exploration of regret, responsibility, and the fragile line between tragedy and humor. As Andre navigates his final chapter, his perspective challenges everything we expect from stories about death, offering something rare: a raw, thought-provoking, and unexpectedly uplifting experience that stays with you long after it ends.
When an incurable diagnosis shatters the future they had imagined, two poet lovers choose not to retreat into silence, but to confront the unknown with words, wit, and fierce tenderness. As hospital rooms replace ordinary routines, their shared language becomes both shield and sanctuary, transforming fear into art and vulnerability into connection. What begins as a confrontation with mortality unfolds into a deeply human meditation on love, resilience, and the fragile beauty of being alive. Through intimate conversations, flashes of unexpected humor, and moments of raw honesty, the film captures how creativity can illuminate even the darkest chapters. It is not simply a story about illness, but about how two souls refuse to let a diagnosis define the depth of their bond. Moving, poetic, and quietly life-affirming, this is a portrait of love seen in its truest light—when time feels short, and every moment matters.
In this deeply intimate and moving documentary, musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment. In 2022, musician Jon Batiste finds himself the most celebrated artist of the year with eleven Grammy nominations including Album of the Year. In the midst of that triumph John embarks on his most ambitious challenge to date, composing an original symphony. This trajectory was upended when Batiste's life partner best-selling author Suleika Jaouad learns that her long-dormant cancer has returned.
A provocative and enlightening documentary that delves into the little-known power of plant-based eating to heal our bodies and the planet. Through concrete interviews and compelling testimonials, the film explores how chronic diseases, which have become epidemics in the Western world, can be significantly improved and even reversed by changes in diet. Doctors, scientists, and celebrities share their insights and personal experiences, debunking the notion that medicine and surgical procedures are the only answers to serious health conditions. This documentary not only highlights the transformative impacts of diet on health but also addresses the ethical and environmental implications of our food choices. ‘Eating You Alive’ offers an inspiring vision of how we can take control over our health, live in harmony with the environment, and effect positive change in our lives and the world around us. This film is a call to action, not just for those looking to improve their health but also for those committed to sustainability and the well-being of the planet.
Not an animal, nor a plant, nor fungi, the blob is one giant single cell whose amazing capacities are leading pioneer scientists to a very new world – that of brainless intelligence. More commonly known as slime mould, this extraordinary one-billion-year-old organism challenges our understanding in many different fields. This fascinating documentary follows top experts from Europe, Japan and the US on a scientific investigation into this most surprising organism.
Follow the four civilians as they launch into space on a three-day trip orbiting Earth and reaching an altitude higher than that of the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon mission, dubbed Inspiration4, is making history as the first all-civilian mission to orbit. In the first episode, preparations begin for the mission. The commander is Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who purchased the flight for all four passengers, and the second crew member is a 29-year-old cancer survivor, Hayley Arceneaux.
What unfolds is far more than a personal story about illness. It becomes a deeply human exploration of regret, responsibility, and the fragile line between tragedy and humor. As Andre navigates his final chapter, his perspective challenges everything we expect from stories about death, offering something rare: a raw, thought-provoking, and unexpectedly uplifting experience that stays with you long after it ends.