306 Hollywood, a film by Jonathan and Elan Bogarin, creatively explores memory, loss, and family through a magical realist lens. The siblings' documentary honors their grandmother, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

Chapters by Caren Martineau explores a mother-daughter bond, revealing a deep connection to the other side. After a death, the absence of empathy from a distant figure contrasts with the mourners' grief.

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman blends time travel, mother-daughter love, and magical realism. Set in New England, it follows Mia’s escape from a cult and her transformative connection to The Scarlet Letter.

Comfort food rituals around death have existed for millennia, from Neanderthals to modern times. Global funeral dishes, like Belgian soul bread, Chinese jai, and Jamaican johnny cakes, offer comfort and community.