Neighbor Night: JACK HAS A PLAN

JACK HAS A PLAN
(USA, 73 min)
Directed by Bradley Berman

When San Francisco musician, storyteller, and self-proclaimed apartment guru Jack decides to end his life due to an irreversible brain tumor (and asks filmmaker Bradley Berman to document the experience), the result is the immensely thought-provoking and hugely entertaining documentary Jack Has a Plan. Despite the film’s heavy premise, Berman’s film is surprisingly light and airy. It captures Jack’s witty persona while underscoring his unwavering desire to die with dignity on his own terms. Taking advantage of California’s 2016 ballot initiative that permits physician-assisted suicide, Jack realizes that dying is a gift, one that his wife and friends must accept at his final, permanent going away party.

Sidle up to Alexander Valley Hall for our much-loved Neighbor Night! Grab a glass of the good stuff, fill your plate with Bar-B-Que, and snag a seat with friends and family. After dinner, settle in for a provocative exploration of issues that affect us all. 

Director Bradley Berman, Stewart Florsheim (End of Life Choices), Kristen Brodrick (Hospice nurse), Teresa Lyons (Hospice nurse), and Kristen Cheung (Licensed social worker) will be in attendance.

BBQ, beer and wine, and screening are included in the ticket price.