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Synopsis
In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom trials, Bouvia disappeared from public view. Disabled director Reid Davenport investigates what happened to Bouvia and her story’s disturbing relevance today.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 27th, 2025 (Festival Screening) July 18th, 2025 (Limited) by Multitude Films |
| Running Time: | 99 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Sundance Film Festival 2025, 1980s, Human Rights |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | The Independent Television Service, Multitude Films, Straw House Productions, The Harnisch Foundation, The Denovo Initiative, Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, Catapult Film Fund, Perspective Fund, Ford Foundation, Just Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |