The Self-Made Man (2005)
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.
Director: Susan Stern
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: March 14, 2005
Cast
- Bob Stern - Self
- Susan Stern - Self
- Mike Stern - Self
Screenplay
Music: Marco D'Ambrosio
Cinematography: Ines Sommer, Andrew Black
Editing: Jennifer Chinlund
Production: Bernal Beach Films, PBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
father, death, assisted suicide, personal narrative
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Self-Made Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Self-Made Man?
- The Self-Made Man was directed by Susan Stern.
- Who stars in The Self-Made Man?
- The Self-Made Man stars Bob Stern, Susan Stern, Mike Stern.
- How long is The Self-Made Man?
- The Self-Made Man has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Self-Made Man?
- The Self-Made Man is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Self-Made Man produced?
- The Self-Made Man was produced in United States of America.