Movie Description

How to Die in Oregon

(2011)

Overview

In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. At the time, only Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands had legalized the practice. 'How to Die in Oregon' tell the stories of those most intimately involved with the practice today -- terminally ill Oregonians, their families, doctors, and friends -- as well as the passage of an assisted suicide law in Washington State.

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Original TitleHow to Die in Oregon

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2011-01-23

Original Language

Runtime 01h 47m

Homepagehttp://www.howtodieinoregon.com

Production CompaniesHBO Documentary Films

Genres

  • Documentary