Schwartz, a Harvard-trained scientist, invited prominent mediums to participate in a series of experiments to test the theory that life continues after death. The results were first showcased in an HBO documentary in 1999. Now he discloses the entire scope of his discoveries and conclusions, including revelations regarding a son's suicide, a deceased father's last few days in a coma, and the forecast of a spouse's imminent death. As the evidence mounts, Dr. Schwartz charts his own personal journey.