How to Die in Oregon

"Would You Want The Right To Choose When It's Your Time?"

Jan 1 2011 Not Rated 1h 47m
Documentary, Drama, Family

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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Plot

In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize a terminally ill person's request to end his or her life with medication. 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 a similar law in Washington State.

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Directed by

Peter Richardson

Cast

Harry Bruton, Ray Carnay, Cody Curtis

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Awards

5 wins & 6 nominations

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Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
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