Hacker Cinema
Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die
2011 · Film · documentary · 58 min
Directed by Charlie Russell
In 2008, celebrated author Sir Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Nearly three years on, Pratchett considers ways to end his life before the disease consumes him. His search takes him to Switzerland, where he meets some of the staff and clients of a non-profit organisation that provides assisted suicide to people suffering from severe ailments and terminal illnesses. In a quiet cottage outside Zurich, we—along with Sir Terry—witness a man's final moments with his wife.
2 positive2 neutralfrom 4 commenters
Where to watch
No streaming data for this title.
Videos commenters linked
From YouTube links in the comments below. Most are clips and trailers; “Full” means the uploader says so.
4 comments on Hacker News
Terry Pratchett came to Switzerland to help film a documentary on the topic:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett:_Choosing_to_Die
Terry Pratchett navigated this space in Choosing to Die a 2011 film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett:_Choosing_to_Die
Terry Pratchett also made a great documentary called Choosing to Die.[1] Here's a trailer for it: [2]
[1] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett:_Choosing_to_Die
[2] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsvwhuOSApI
Also on assisted suicide and interesting: "By the time you read this, I’ll be dead - Between 1999 and 2001, I helped eight people die, including the poet Al Purdy. Now, as I prepare to take my own life, I’m ready to tell my story" by John Hofsess
http://torontolife.com/city/life/john-hofsess-assisted-suicide
I also recommend the Documentary "Choosing to die" with Terry Pratchett http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnu340_terry-pratchett-choosing-to-die_shortfilms
Very powerful and thought provoking