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The Life We Leave

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When Washington state became the first in the world to legalize human composting, entrepreneur Micah Truman puts it all on the line to build Return Home, the world's first large-scale terramation facility. But when the conventional deathcare industry resists, he is forced to pivot and must learn to care for the grieving while transforming his business. Alongside Funeral Directors, Brie Smith and Katey Houston, he begins to understand the double bottom line is the only way to truly profit. What begins as an ambitious venture becomes personal as they rediscover human connection, ritual, and legacy.

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J.J. Gerber

Director

Micah Truman

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Brie Smith

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Katey Houston

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Clementine Briand

Producer

Ann Rogers

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Synopsis When Washington state became the first in the world to legalize human composting, entrepreneur Micah Truman puts it all on the line to build Return Home, the world's first large-scale terramation facility. But when the conventional deathcare industry resists, he is forced to pivot and must learn to care for the grieving while transforming his business. Alongside Funeral Directors, Brie Smith and Katey Houston, he begins to understand the double bottom line is the only way to truly profit. What begins as an ambitious venture becomes personal as they rediscover human connection, ritual, and legacy.
Director
J.J. Gerber
Producer
Clementine Briand, Ann Rogers, Melanie Miller, J.J. Gerber
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m