Join pioneering death educator and author Gail Rubin, CT, for a special evening marking the launch of her new book, 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die. This unique event pairs film and conversation to explore end-of-life issues in a meaningful, accessible way.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: French Funerals & Cremations – Lomas Chapel (Lomas & Eubank)
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM
Admission: Free, register for the event via Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/death-cafe-albuquerque/events/314616906/
The evening will feature a screening of the 90-minute documentary “Other Side” (2025). The film follows Lynda Bluestein, a Connecticut woman with terminal cancer, who undertook a groundbreaking legal battle to access Vermont’s Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law as a non-resident. She opened doors for others while navigating her own end-of-life journey. The film intimately shows one family’s experience with MAID.
Following the film, Gail Rubin and death educator Jane Westbrook with End of Life Options New Mexico will lead a discussion on Medical Aid in Dying in New Mexico, offering insights and answering questions.
Popcorn will be served! Copies of 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die will be available for purchase, and Gail will be signing books after the program.
What Is 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die?
This book grew out of Gail’s love of movies and her not-so-secret mission to get people talking about death before there’s a crisis.
The title is a wink to 98.6 degrees, normal human body temperature, and a reminder that mortality is part of everyday life. It’s not just something that shows up in emergencies or whispered conversations.
Inside the book are 142 films and television programs that explore mortality from every imaginable angle. Drama, comedy, animation, sci-fi, documentaries, international films, you name it. Each entry includes key mortality themes and six discussion prompts, making it easy to turn a movie night into a meaningful conversation. There are two cover options: The Grim Reaper eating popcorn or a movie theater marquee.
Learn more about author Gail Rubin. Learn more about 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die.