Category Archives: documentary

Prize Given to Oregon Documentary on Assisted Suicide Tells Us More About the Judges Than the Film

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From The Oregonian: “How to Die in Oregon,” an intimate and poignant film about the impact of Oregon’s 1994 Death With Dignity Act, won the Grand Jury Prize in the U. S. Documentary Competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival tonight, one of the most prestigious awards that can be won by a non-fiction film … Continue reading Prize Given to Oregon Documentary on Assisted Suicide Tells Us More About the Judges Than the Film →

George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina?

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Remember George Exoo? Check out the link above for a reminder.  He’s the founder of the “Compassionate Chaplaincy” and claims to have aided in over 100 suicides.  According to the documentary by Jon Ronson, “Reverend Death,” Exoo’s phone number was given out by other so-called “right to die” groups – if the caller was someone … Continue reading George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina? →