Obit

In the documentary “Obit,” the camera turns to the dedicated obituary writers at The New York Times, offering an unprecedented look into their daily routines. These writers skillfully encapsulate entire lifetimes in just 500 words, delving into the delicate balance between celebrating achievements and confronting mortality. As they document the stories of the deceased, they also grapple with their own existential reflections, turning obituaries into a unique art form rooted in both fact and feeling.

“Obit (2017)” is available for streaming online. You can watch it for free on Soap2day, as well as 123Movies, and explore the lives and legacies etched into history by these extraordinary writers.