Last Flight Home

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Last Flight Home takes the viewer into the deep questions that humans have the ability to ask now. It is a very intimate movie an will tap into the viewers own experience with life and their families. It requires the viewer to ask themselves a question they may have the privilege to ignore until watching. It is powerful and doesn't provide an answer for everyone, but shows a family struggling to find the answer for them.

This film was beautifully done in so many ways. It was obvious how his family felt about their father, but interesting to see how he viewed himself. Turay Martin.

Showcasing the extraordinary superman that her father, Eli Timoner, was, Ondi intricately weaves her audience through the journey of a brave, yet harrowing decision he chooses to make. Never have I thought of death as artful or so intimate, yet 'Last Flight Home' highlights the rollercoaster of pain and tragedy as such in a tremendous way. The film's score (created by Ondi's fiancée, nonetheless, whom Eli grants a blessing over their love), combined with the shots of sunny suburbia both highlight the close attention Ondi pays to any and every detail while curating a story. Stepping into the role of both daughter and filmmaker, her strength is unparalleled. Although obviously heart-wrenching, this documentary is filled with hopeful symbolism, religion, a sense of familial union, wisdom, and courage. 'LFH' serves as a memento to the past, present, and the future, leaving its viewers both moved and blown away.

This film should win every award ever given. It is so up close and personal, such an intimate portrayal of a family with so much love and respect for each other. I held on to every word Eli said; he was so very lucid in the body that held him prisoner, and his quick and hilarious wit will never leave him. He was the same kind, funny and thoughtful man he had always been. His lifelong-loving wife, Lisa, and his children and grandchildren loved him so, and were a constant in his life. We cried because he felt bad about his past grievances, and because it hurt so much to see him in so much pain (but still putting out the quick quips). His daughter, Rabbi Rachel, assisted him in letting go of his guilt and shame,; to allow his soul and spirit to become light. It was just such a private peek at how a wonderful man lived his life, the decisions he was very clearly insisting on, and all of the immediate support and true love his family and loved ones and close friends gave him. He set a lifelong example for others to emulate and share. Eli was the real thing. He is loved and missed by thousands of people whose lives he affected positively. After this film is out, hundreds of thousands of people will get to see what a moral, unconditionally loving, extremely intelligent man he was. The way our planet of humans should live their lives, every day. Al in all, it truly does deserve an award. The best independent non-fiction film we have ever seen.

I am extremely moved by the family's bravery and willingness to welcome us into their home at a most difficult and vulnerable time in their life. We watched it as a family and the conversation continued and still continues. It was truly thought provoking! This documentary has triggered us to dig deep and reflect on our personal meaning of life, death, love and dignity. It is a conversation everyone will need to have and this movie has encouraged us not to be afraid to talk about it. Thank you to Eli and his entire family for sharing their experience with the world.

-Great message to raise awareness about voluntary death laws. -Well-edited. -Such a tear jerker. You'll be bawling at every moment. -I'm sure it was fine, but it just doesn't feel personally right to make a film about this? It just felt a little exploitative. -It did drag on a little.

Originally Premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in the Special Screenings Selection "Last Flight Home" is about in his final days, we discover Eli Timoner and an extraordinary life of wild achievements, tragic loss and most of all, enduring love. LAST FLIGHT HOME shares a stunning verité account of a courageous family confronting life and death. "Last Flight Home" is a documented by Timoner's family members regarding with his last days before his passing and the film examines the historical background about his career and family life. While there are a lot of interesting things to know about him, unfortunately, this wasn't the documentary I was hoping to look for. The presentation is pretty good, the sound designs are pretty nice and it was nice that subtitle's were provided for moments that were difficult to understand. Timoner is an interesting man and knowing about his history and important makes the concept more interesting. The topics exploded were interesting such as the voluntary death laws and family. But the problem of this documentary is that it kind of doesn't know where to settle and what tone it wants to be. The topics were not as explored as I want it to be as it could of keeps going side to side. The soundtrack ruins the entire experience because the music doesn't fit properly to the film's tone and personality and it only just makes it annoying and highly preachy for what it is. The interviews were both of a mix and bad as some of the interviews from relatives and friend gave good insights while the rest felt like they were misplaced and not necessarily informative to what the point it. Honestly, it kind of felt a bit exploitive and a little disrespectful for him. I'm sure people will like this one and I can understand it. But I wish there was more to offer. Rating: C+

This film is so very raw & honest, with the loving family facing the wishes of the patriarch who had suffered for years and wanted to go in peace! The bravery of the family to share this with the world is gut wrenching & heartwarming! It took us in their home & hearing all the discussions amongst them & the doctors. The love of the grandchildren around him, the caretakers and friends who visited. In the last days, many dear family & friends were able to share their love via zoom & brought him inspiration & closure. A controversial and current question that many are dealing with! So much love & respect for the Timoner family!

I've followed Ondi Timoner for years and this is her best as she bares her soul when her father decides it is time to die. She takes us inside his home as she and her family prepare for his death. At first it feels invasive, but soon you are part of the family's emotions and Ondi creatively tells the story of her father's life as he says goodbye to friends and family. There are times you laugh and other times you cry but the end is very uplifting as her sister (a Rabbi) exhorts us all to get rid of self shame and blame long before we die. It is something Eli Timoner finally did on his death bed. This is a must see, life changing documentary.