Fade to Black

Name: Fade to Black
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-08-01
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Peter Short, Rodney Syme, Richard Di Natale

2017
1h 21m

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8.1/10

1.6K

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Peter Short, the charismatic CEO of a major Australian company, learns that he has only months to live after he is diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer. Not wanting to face a painful d... Read allPeter Short, the charismatic CEO of a major Australian company, learns that he has only months to live after he is diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer. Not wanting to face a painful death, Peter decides to source the lethal drug Nembutal, giving him the option to end his o... Read allPeter Short, the charismatic CEO of a major Australian company, learns that he has only months to live after he is diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer. Not wanting to face a painful death, Peter decides to source the lethal drug Nembutal, giving him the option to end his own life peacefully. With the help of a rogue doctor who supplies the drug to suffering pat... Read all

Director
- Jeremy Ervine
Writers
- David Campbell
- Jeremy Ervine
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IMDb RATING

8.1/10

1.6K

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Director
- Jeremy Ervine
Writers
- David Campbell
- Jeremy Ervine
Stars

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10/10

A powerful documentary that explores dying with dignity

This documentary explores the topic of terminally ill patients and their choice of dying with dignity. This documentary brings out every emotion, its main point of interest, Peter Short, is a very witty and humorous man, making the topic bearable and upbeat. He and the rest of the cast make you laugh, cry, question, and think. Euthanasia is a very reserved issue that is currently illegal in Australia. This year (2017) the Victorian Government will vote on assisted dying laws for those suffering from terminal disease. This is a MUST SEE documentary, that will leave you appreciating life as well as respecting those who want the choice to leave this world with dignity, grace, and harmony.