Movie Description
The Self-Made Man
(2005)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Susan Stern
- Producer : Susan Stern
- Writer : Susan Stern
- Editor : Jennifer Chinlund
- Cast : Bob Stern,Susan Stern,Mike Stern
Cast
Facts
Original TitleThe Self-Made Man
Status Released
Release Information
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2005-03-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Homepagehttp://bernalbeach.com/the-self-made-man/
Production CompaniesBernal Beach Films,PBS
Genres
- Documentary