Sister Úna Lived a Good Death will premiere February 5 on PBS. From director Par Parekh and producer Ali Hart, the film follows Sister Úna Feeney in a character study style documentary that explores her unconventional approach to dying.

Here’s the synopsis: “Sister Úna Feeney spent her life eschewing stereotypes. Cursing like a sailor, smoking Camels, and wearing plaid flannels like a uniform, the raconteur was a rule-breaker and feminist long before it was cool. Sister Úna Lived a Good Death is an equally unconventional character study of a wisecracking, social justice-defending Catholic nun living out her last nine months in Encino, California with stage IV cancer and a strong will to thrive. Her unique approach to dying included planning her own funeral (with karaoke), hosting a funeral planning workshop for Sisters and friends to consider their last wishes, and making the most of her last days as she attempted to live for the birth of her beloved niece Sarah’s first child. A former youth minister, Úna used her death as her final teaching moment.”

You can watch the film’s documentary below:

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Sister Úna Lived a Good Death will air on PBS (check your local listings) and will be available to stream on the PBS app and PBS Passport starting on February 5, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.