Between Life and Death

Provocative documentary following the doctors who can now interrupt, and even reverse, the process of death. Filmed over six months in the country's leading brain injury unit (Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge), it follows the journey of a man who, by only moving his eyes, is eventually asked if he wants to live or die. Two other families are also plunged into the most ethically difficult decision in modern medicine.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Aug 30, 2010
Season
2010
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
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0
Reviews
0
Producers
BBC Cymru Wales
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

Description

Provocative documentary following the doctors who can now interrupt, and even reverse, the process of death. Filmed over six months in the country's leading brain injury unit (Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge), it follows the journey of a man who, by only moving his eyes, is eventually asked if he wants to live or die. Two other families are also plunged into the most ethically difficult decision in modern medicine.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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