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Critic Reviews for How To Die In Oregon
All Critics (11) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (11)
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How to Die can be tough to watch, but when it's over, you feel privileged to have taken part.
July 2, 2018 | Full Review… -
An affecting profile of the patient aid-in-dying debate.
February 8, 2011 | Full Review… -
How To Die In Oregon is a powerful work that wrestles with the conflict that lies embedded within the Death With Dignity Act, and in doing so it explores the importance of family, and the impossibility of life's never ending challenges.
November 19, 2020 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… -
For a film about death, How to Die in Oregon is awfully life-affirming.
February 27, 2019 | Full Review… -
A sensitive and deeply moving portrait that you won't find easy to shake.
February 12, 2012 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… -
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August 13, 2011 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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Mar 14, 2019Sometimes witnessing can be much more powerful and transforming than simple words, and I believe that those who position themselves against assisted suicide should definitely watch this humane (and devastating) documentary that raises some necessary discussions about choice and dignity.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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May 31, 2013While "How to Die in Oregon" is a quietly powerful documentary about an important subject, the idea of dying with dignity, it is also so intense that it is probably not for everyone. That's due to the intimate nature of the documentary itself that eschews the normal safe route of talking heads and experts and instead spends time with those most affected by the new laws which are now in effect in three states. Of special attention is Cody Curtis, 53, a once active mother of two in Oregon, who was diagnosed with cancer after a grapefruit sized tumor was found in her liver and given only months to live. As proof against naysayers and critics, "How to Die in Oregon" shows what dying with dignity is not. It is not perfect as a couple of participants talk about being a burden on their families which is actually what they are there for. And it should surprise no one that an insurance company found a way to exploit the law. Nor is it assisted suicide. Doctors only have to write prescriptions(from $100 to $1,000). As counseled by volunteers from Compassion and Choices, the fatally ill get to choose when they will exit life, not end life(in the words of one participant), and usually in the company of friends and family at home if they so wish. Two questions are asked at the moment of truth: Do you want to change your mind? & What does the medication do? All of which simply reminds us all that death is a natural part of life.Walter M Super Reviewer
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Feb 23, 2012I basically sobbed through a good portion of this, but I don't know how you couldn't. Its not a film that asks any real questions of the audience and I don't think it will change any minds about the "right to die" issue. However it presents unflinching scenarios of painful, ugly death and the prospect of choice and control in death. Its moving without ever being overly sentimental or political.Alec B Super Reviewer
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