The Self-Made Man (2005)
The Self-Made Man (2005)
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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Bob Stern Bob Stern As: Self
Susan Stern Susan Stern As: Self
Mike Stern Mike Stern As: Self
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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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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 14 March 2005

Country: US

Runtime: 58m

Company Credits

Company: Bernal Beach Films, PBS

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Susan Stern

Susan Stern

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Susan Stern

Susan Stern

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Charlie Gruet

Charlie Gruet

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Andrew Black

Andrew Black

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Sarah Levy

Sarah Levy

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Ines Sommer

Ines Sommer

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