77-year-old Bob Stern decides to take his own life after learning he is seriously ill, while his family struggles to change his mind.
Synopsis
77-year-old Bob Stern decides to take his own life after learning he is seriously ill, while his family struggles to change his mind.
Synopsis
On Independence Day at Stern Ranch, 77-year-old Bob Stern learns he is seriously ill. As an elderly in-law clings to life on artificial support, Bob contemplates ending his own life. His family, including daughter Susan Stern, opposes his decision. They engage in discussions about “rational suicide” and the “right-to-die.” Bob sets up a video camera to document his thoughts and choices. The film addresses the complex end-of-life decisions faced by an aging population.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bob Stern, a solar energy pioneer facing death.
- Find out about rational suicide and the right-to-die debate.
- See the family's struggle to stop Bob from ending his life.
Did You Know
- Bob Stern is 77 years old and a solar energy pioneer.
- The film takes place on Independence Day at Stern Ranch.
- Bob's family includes an elderly in-law who is on artificial life support.
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What illness does Bob Stern face in the documentary?
Bob Stern finds out he is seriously ill and possibly dying.
What decision does Bob Stern make regarding his life?
Bob decides to take his own life to avoid a similar fate as his elderly in-law on artificial life support.
Who is Susan Stern in relation to Bob Stern?
Susan Stern is Bob's daughter, and she discusses topics like rational suicide and the right-to-die.
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