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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Bob Stern, Susan Stern, Mike Stern
Crew: Marco D'Ambrosio (Music), Susan Stern (Producer), Susan Stern (Director), Jennifer Chinlund (Editor), Susan Stern (Writer), Charlie Gruet (Director of Photography)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Bernal Beach Films, PBS
Runtime: 58 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Mar 14, 2005
IMDb: 10
