A Better Way Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for A Better Way.
A Better Way Ending Explained: On November 7th, 2005, Sandra Smith died at the age of 47 taking 21 different medications. Directed by Clay Vaughan, this 2020 documentary film stars Josh Axe, alongside Tabor Smith, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Shilo Harris. With a 10/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of A Better Way?
On November 7th, 2005, Sandra Smith died at the age of 47 taking 21 different medications. Now her son, Tabor Smith, vows to change the way America thinks about health. Amidst the ongoing opioid crisis, Tabor travels around the country to interview medical experts, political figures, and ordinary people in order to uncover the conspiracy behind America's drug-obsessed healthcare system - and most importantly, find out what can be done to change it. —Dr. Tabor Smith
Clay Vaughan's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Josh Axe's journey. Now her son, Tabor Smith, vows to change the way America thinks about health.
How Does Josh Axe's Story End?
- Josh Axe: Josh Axe's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Clay Vaughan delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 33m runtime.
- Tabor Smith: Tabor Smith's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of A Better Way Mean?
A Better Way concludes with Clay Vaughan reinforcing the documentary themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Josh Axe leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.