CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 0h 58m

The Self-Made Man

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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 difficult end-of-life choices faced by an aging population.

Directed bySusan Stern

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 58m
Language
EN
Released
March 14, 2005
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PBSBernal Beach Films

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3 credited
Starring

Bob Stern

Self

Susan Stern

Self

Mike Stern

Self

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Directed by
Susan Stern
Written by
Susan Stern
Produced by
Susan Stern

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