
24/07/2025
We are thrilled and incredibly proud to announce that Phoenix Home Care & Hospice has partnered with the Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks to bring something truly special to life. Join us for a remarkable event — the red-carpet premiere of The Soft Surrender on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the historic Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield!
This powerful documentary by renowned artist and filmmaker Randy Bacon, along with an accompanying portrait exhibition, delves deep into the human experience at life’s threshold, shedding light on the beauty, dignity, and profound emotional moments that define the end of life. It’s more than just a film — it's part of a larger movement to foster compassionate conversations and healing connections.
🎬 Schedule of Events:
5:00 PM – Pre-Party (ticketed) with champagne & charcuterie
6:00 PM – Red Carpet Opens
6:30 PM – Film Premiere & Post-Film Panel Discussion
9:00 PM – Exclusive After-Party
💫 Ticket Options:
General Admission: $75 – Includes film, red carpet access, and panel discussion
Pre-Party Package: $100 – Pre-party celebration + General Admission benefits
🎟️ Tickets available now: Visit GilliozTheatre.com or call (417) 863-9491
📩 Sponsorship Inquiries: Contact Anjanette LaBellarte at alabellarte@hospiceozarks.org
This event is presented by Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks and aims to reshape the way we talk about death, dying, and dignity in our final moments.
✨ Let this unforgettable evening inspire, move, and invite you into deeper conversations about life and its end.