The Self-Made Man
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USUnited States
Origin countries
USUnited States
Language
English
Spoken
English
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Bernal Beach Films, PBS
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The Self-Made Man

Released Documentary
14 Mar, 2005 58min
 

The Self-Made Man

Released Documentary
14 Mar, 2005 58min
 

Directed by Susan Stern

Is it ever rational to choose death? On Independence Day at Stern Ranch, 77-year-old solar energy pioneer Bob Stern finds out he’s seriously ill – possibly dying. Meanwhile, an elderly in-law is dying on artificial life support. Bob decides to cheat that fate and take his own life. His family tries to stop him. Bob sets up a video camera. Daughter Susan Stern explores “rational suicide,” the “right-to-die” and the... see more

Directed by Susan Stern

Is it ever rational to choose death? On Independence Day at Stern Ranch, 77-year-old solar energy pioneer Bob Stern finds out he’s seriously ill – possibly dying. Meanwhile, an elderly in-law is dying on artificial life support. Bob decides to cheat that fate and take his own life. His family tries to stop him. Bob sets up a video camera. Daughter Susan Stern explores “rational suicide,” the “right-to-die” and the... see more
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