How to Die in Oregon
In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. At the time, only Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands had legalized the practice. 'How to Die in Oregon' tell the stories of those most intimately involved with the practice today -- terminally ill Oregonians, their families, doctors, and friends -- as well as the passage of an assisted suicide law in Washington State.
- Overview
- Cast
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How to Die in Oregon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 23, 2011
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
How to Die in Oregon
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films
Director
Peter Richardson
Description
In 1994 Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. At the time, only Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands had legalized the practice. 'How to Die in Oregon' tell the stories of those most intimately involved with the practice today -- terminally ill Oregonians, their families, doctors, and friends -- as well as the passage of an assisted suicide law in Washington State.
