🎬 Documentary

The Self-Made Man

⭐ 9.0/10 2005 58m Dir. Susan Stern

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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.

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Year

2005

Runtime

58m

TMDB Rating

⭐ 9.0/10

Votes

1

Genre

Documentary

Director

Susan Stern

Language

EN

Cast

🎭 Documentary 🎬 Susan Stern 👤 Bob Stern 👤 Susan Stern 👤 Mike Stern

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How long is The Self-Made Man?

The Self-Made Man has a runtime of 58m ( and 58 minutes).

Who directed The Self-Made Man?

The Self-Made Man was directed by Susan Stern and released in 2005.

What genre is The Self-Made Man?

The Self-Made Man is a Documentary film (2005).

Who stars in The Self-Made Man?

The cast of The Self-Made Man includes Bob Stern, Susan Stern, Mike Stern.

What is the TMDB rating for The Self-Made Man?

The Self-Made Man has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.

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