Documentary · United States of America · 2005 · 58m

The Self-Made Man

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Director
Susan Stern
Cast
Bob Stern as Self Susan Stern as Self Mike Stern as Self
Crew
Ines Sommer — Director of Photography Sarah Levy — Director of Photography Andrew Black — Director of Photography Charlie Gruet — Director of Photography Jennifer Chinlund — Editor Susan Stern — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
fatherdeathassisted suicidepersonal narrative
Key Collaborators
Susan Stern Director Ines Sommer Director of Photography Sarah Levy Director of Photography Andrew Black Director of Photography Charlie Gruet Director of Photography Jennifer Chinlund Editor Susan Stern Writer Susan Stern Producer
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