The Self-Made Man (2005)

The Self-Made Man

2005

Documentary

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.

Credits

Director

Susan Stern

Cast

Bob Stern as Self

Mike Stern as Self

Susan Stern as Self

Crew

Andrew Black (Director of Photography)

Charlie Gruet (Director of Photography)

Ines Sommer (Director of Photography)

Sarah Levy (Director of Photography)