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2025101 minPGdocumentary

Green Light

2025101 minPGdocumentary

Dr. Johann Spittler, a neuropsychiatrist in Germany, assesses mental health for individuals seeking assisted suicide amid ongoing ethical debates.

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Dr. Johann Spittler, a neuropsychiatrist in Germany, assesses mental health for individuals seeking assisted suicide amid ongoing ethical debates.

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Pavel Cuzuiocdirector

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Dr. Johann Spittler works as a neuropsychiatrist in Germany, focusing on individuals seeking assisted suicide. His role involves assessing their mental health and providing support in a society grappling with the ethics of such choices. The documentary runs for 101 minutes and presents the challenges faced by those involved in this sensitive issue. It captures the moral complexities surrounding assisted suicide in contemporary Germany.

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