"Doctors encouraged me to pull the plug." Multitude Films has revealed an official trailer for Life After, an excellent documentary film made by Reid Davenport as his second doc feature following I Didn't See You There. This time he takes on a tricky topic and handles it gracefully. Life After is a gripping investigative film that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying and the legal "right to die". Davenport uncovers shocking abuses of power while amplifying all the voices of the disability community fighting for justice and dignity in an unfolding matter of life and death. Back in 1983, disabled Elizabeth Bouvia sought right to die, sparking national debate. After legal battles, she vanished. Disabled director Reid Davenport explores her fate & story's relevance today. I wrote in my positive review from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival that this film is remarkably fascinating. "He wants us to have a real discussion." And he brings in so many people that each have interesting takes. It's such a remarkable film that I will highly recommend to anyone who wants to engage in this kind of conversation. Take a look below. // Continue Reading ›
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