Left on Purpose

Feb 10 2017 Not Rated 1h 25m
Biography, Documentary, Drama

Left on Purpose is a documentary film about the friendship between an aging anti-war activist who has decided that his last political act will be to take his own life and the filmmaker who is struggling to tell the story.

Plot

Midway through the filming of a documentary about his life as an anti war activist, Mayer Vishner declares that his time has passed and that his last political act will be to commit suicide - and he wants it all on camera. Now the director must decide whether to turn off his camera or use it to keep his friend alive.

Written by

Susan Korda

Directed by

Justin Schein, David Mehlman

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

7 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
127
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA