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The Self-Made Man

The Self-Made Man (2005)

0h 58m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Susan Stern

Studio: Bernal Beach Films

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Bob Stern

Bob Stern

as Self

Susan Stern

Susan Stern

as Self

Mike Stern

Mike Stern

as Self