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Tag Archives: documentaries about death
“Defining Hope” by Carolyn Jones
A documentary that tells the story of patients with life-threatening illnesses and the nurses who care for them
“Defining Hope,” a 2017 documentary from director Carolyn Jones, explores the ways that hospice and palliative care can empower patients with terminal illnesses. The film follows patients with life-threatening illnesses and the nurses who care for them as they make choices … Continue reading
“Living and Dying: A Love Story” by Sher and Rob Safran
A terminally ill married couple in Oregon chooses aid in dying
“Living and Dying: A Love Story” is a documentary that follows the end of life story of Charlie and Francie Emerick, a couple married for 66 years, both diagnosed with terminal illnesses and given six months to live. The film was … Continue reading
“Lightning Over Water” by Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders' documentary about filmmaker Nicholas Ray's final days
“Lightning Over Water” is a moving documentary about the final two months of cult film director Nicholas Ray’s life as he loses his battle to cancer. In April of 1979, Ray’s longtime friend and fan, much younger German director Wim … Continue reading
“The Keepers” Directed by Ryan White
A documentary series unravels the mystery around a beloved nun's death
Following its massive success with the series “Making a Murderer,” Netflix has become the place for true crime enthusiasts to gather around and discuss complex murder mysteries. This year, Netflix released another fascinating series about murder and conspiratorial cover-ups, “The Keepers.” In it, … Continue reading
“Malfunkshun: The Andrew Wood Story” By Scot Barbour
Revisiting a touching Andrew Wood documentary in the wake of Chris Cornell's death
A brilliant young musician dies of a drug overdose, just one year before he would have reached international stardom. If this sounds like a tired trope, then you haven’t heard Andrew Wood’s full story. The Seattle musician was so much … Continue reading
“Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die” by BBC
The documentary takes an honest look at aid in dying
When author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he had to confront an uncomfortable decision: Should he see his illness through to the end (and risk losing his dignity in the process), or should he choose to end his life prematurely? … Continue reading
