Officials at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana are hoping that a Thursday film screening will help people in the community talk openly about their own mortality.

Laura Hurt, president of the hospice, says that that there will be a screening of “Being Mortal,” a documentary based on a book by Atul Gawande. The tagline for the film is “Hope is not a plan” and it focuses on end-of-life decisions and discussions.

The idea is getting people talking about a subject they normally wouldn’t want to discuss, Hurt said.

Hurt said that having conversations about the inevitable, can make the passing of you or of a loved one more comfortable.

The film will air at noon Thursday, March 29th, at Well Connect. That’s at 237 Washington Street. It will be followed by a discussion with representatives from hospice and lunch will be provided.

To register for lunch you can call 800-699-1019 or go online to www.crh.org/events