Endgame: Assisted Suicide and Legislation (2018)
Overview
Made over 18 months, the film follows the stories of Marie, Omid and Alex: three people contemplating a medically assisted suicide in Switzerland. It explores the legal, medical, moral and personal complexities of assisted dying--one of the most controversial debates of our time.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.596 |
Directed By
Andi Reiss
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Andi Reiss
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