The Self-Made Man
2005, English. Directed by Susan Stern.
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.
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- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 14 March 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Susan Stern
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Who directed The Self-Made Man?
The Self-Made Man (2005) was directed by Susan Stern and stars Bob Stern, Susan Stern, Mike Stern.