The Good Death
Biographies & Inspiring Stories
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1h 23m
Terminally ill with muscular dystrophy, Janette chooses a dignified, physician-assisted death. Her son Simon, who inherited the illness, understands. Her daughter Bridget pleads for more time. As Janette prepares for her final journey, her family grapples with a profound question: Do we own our lives, or do they own us?
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