Tuesdays with Morrie

Tuesdays with Morrie

Year: 1999

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Mick Jackson

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A journalist confronting his own choices is visited by his longtime friend, a man terminally ill, whose reflections on mortality impart profound lessons about living fully. Through their conversations, he receives guidance on love, work, and societal expectations, prompting him to reassess his path.

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1

Mitch Albom's Career and Personal Life in 1995 Detroit

Mitch Albom is immersed in his career as a sports commentator and journalist, often neglecting his personal relationships. His girlfriend, Janine, feels she is not a priority in his busy life. This sets the background for his emotional journey and reflections on life and relationships.

1995 Detroit
2

Mitch Watches Morrie's Interview on Nightline

Mitch flips through TV channels and stops on an interview featuring his former professor Morrie Schwartz. Morrie discusses his health struggles and reveals he is dying from ALS, sharing his thoughts on mortality and his final journey. This interview deeply moves Mitch and rekindles his connection with Morrie.

Television, unspecified
3

Mitch Reaches Out to Morrie

Feeling compelled by Morrie's interview, Mitch contacts him after sixteen years of no contact. He decides to visit Morrie in Boston, where Morrie is living, beginning their renewed relationship. Their reunion sparks a series of meaningful conversations about life and death.

Boston
4

First Visit and Office Hours

Mitch visits Morrie and learns about his routine as a retired sociology professor. Morrie’s love for food and his academic life are highlighted. Mitch begins to visit Morrie regularly on Tuesdays, as they reconnect and share personal stories.

Tuesdays Morrie's home
5

Witnessing Morrie’s Living Funeral

Mitch witnesses a living funeral arranged by Morrie, where friends and family gather to honor his life while he is still alive. This event deepens Mitch's understanding of Morrie’s perspective on living meaningfully despite his illness.

Morrie's home
6

Growing Intimacy and Changing Mitch

Mitch starts engaging more deeply with Morrie, discussing topics like love, relationships, and mortality. He shares advice and memories from his own life, leading to personal growth and shifts in his attitude toward work and personal priorities.

Morrie's home
7

Mitch's Romantic Life and Relationship Changes

Mitch proposes to Janine via letter, but she rejects him initially. During a visit with Morrie, Janine notices Mitch's newfound understanding and care for Morrie. They reconcile and decide to have a proper proposal, influenced by Mitch’s evolving perspective.

Morrie's home and later
8

Deepening of Morrie’s Illness

Mitch learns Morrie’s health is worsening; he can no longer eat solid foods. Morrie’s wife Charlotte comments on the positive impact of Mitch’s visits. The conversations continue on themes like regret, forgiveness, and love, emphasizing Morrie’s acceptance of death.

Morrie’s home
9

Mitch’s Return and Life Changes

Mitch manages to reconcile with his boss Walter to continue writing and focusing on his visits with Morrie. He takes Janine to the islands and proposes to her, symbolizing his personal transformation inspired by Morrie’s teachings.

Islands and various locations
10

Mitch Asks Morrie About His Ideal Day

On a snowy visit, Mitch asks Morrie what constitutes a perfect day. Morrie describes spending time with loved ones, food, dancing, and choosing his burial site. He then asks Mitch to visit once he has passed, expressing his acceptance of death.

Morrie's home
11

Morrie Dies and Funeral Planning

Morrie passes away on a Saturday morning, surrounded by his loved ones. Charlotte arranges a small funeral, fulfilling Morrie’s wish, and includes all the activities of his perfect day. The funeral takes place on a Tuesday, the same day he planned.

Tuesday Morrie’s funeral
12

Reflections and Legacy

Mitch reflects on Morrie’s lessons about love, mortality, and living authentically. Morrie’s influence prompts Mitch to reevaluate his priorities, leading to a more meaningful and considerate approach to life, relationships, and career.

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