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Life After

Season 27 Episode 3 | 1h 23m 41sVideo has Audio Description

A filmmaker investigates assisted dying through the lens of disabled voices missing from the debate.

Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option. With gripping stories and a personal mission, Life After explores who gets real choice, and who doesn’t, in life and death.

11/03/2025 | Expires 11/03/2028 | Rating TV-14

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Life After

Season 27 Episode 3 | 1h 23m 41sVideo has Audio Description

Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option. With gripping stories and a personal mission, Life After explores who gets real choice, and who doesn’t, in life and death.

11/03/2025 | Expires 11/03/2028 | Rating TV-14

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