Addicted to Life (Marieke Vervoort: The right to die, gave her the will to live)

Oct 22 2022 N/A NA
Documentary

Strong-willed, funny and charismatic, at 37, Belgian athlete Marieke Vervoort’s time is running out. As her strength falters and her body begins to fail, she determines to end her life with the aid of her doctor. Liberated by the legal permission to die, Marieke rediscovers the freedom and thrill of living and competing and becomes a Paralympic champion. Her acceptance of death becomes an affirmation of life. Marieke demystifies one of the most controversial issues of our time.

Plot

Follows Marieke Vervoot, a champion athlete suffering from reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The pain and incurability of this degenerative condition prompted Marieke to opt for euthanasia - a legal option for end-of-life care in Belg...

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Directed by

Pola Rapaport

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Production Countries

Belgium, United States of America

Production Companies

Associate Directors, Canvas

Languages

English

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Scores
# of Votes
15
Average Rating
8.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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