Episode of Series “World in action”.
Meg Murray, an incurably ill patient, puts the case for euthanasia. Rather than spend her last days in an old persons’ home she says she will commit suicide. She discusses her attitude and views with another individual who does not agree with her.
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ACMI Identifier
013457
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Death
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Euthanasia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Right to die
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Death
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Euthanasia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Right to die
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Suicide
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Terminal care
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)