Is assisted dying a free choice, or the result of systemic failure? A chilling probe into a reality where death is cheaper than dignified care.
In 1983, Elizabeth Bouvia sparked a nationwide debate on the right to die. Now filmmaker Reid Davenport retraces her largely forgotten story and examines the unsettling realities behind assisted suicide. Through the personal perspective of a filmmaker with a disability, Davenport reveals a world in which death appears to be the cheaper and more accessible option than providing dignified care in an unforgiving capitalist system. The film amplifies the voices of people with disabilities that are often marginalized in debates about autonomy. Davenport explores the fragile boundary between personal choice and systemic pressure, where unaffordable care, poverty, and isolation can become arguments for death as the only solution available.
| Title | Life After |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English |
| Znění | original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech |
| Subtitles | Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening) |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2025 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Length | 99 min. |
| Tags | Health, Justice, North America |
| Director | Reid Davenport |
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