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 Anyone who has ever navigated the thorny labyrinth of the American healthcare system (and many who haven’t) has likely wondered what it would be like to devote seemingly unlimited resources and time not only to the diagnostic complications of disease, but also to preventative self-care. The Netflix documentary Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever answers that question, though it falls flat in other ways. Directed by Chris Smith, the film centers on Bryan Johnson, a tech entrepreneur who has made it his life’s mission to tackle the vexing biology of aging. More a gentle curiosity than a forceful social exploration, the result is entertaining if shallow: a film whose flaws are neither technical nor creative, but rather a function of framing and philosophical engagement. Director: Chris Smith Stars: Mac Davis, Bryan Johnson As founder and CEO of Braintree, Johnson made his money in mobile and web payment systems before selling his company to PayPal in 2013. Since then, he has...