Life After
Synopsis
LIFE AFTER is a gripping investigative documentary that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying. Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport uncovers shocking abuses of power while amplifying the voices of the disability community fighting for justice and dignity in an unfolding matter of life and death. In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom battles, Bouvia vanished from public view. Sundance-winner Davenport embarks on a personal investigation to find out what really happened to Bouvia and reveal why her story is disturbingly relevant today.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-02
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Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reid Davenport
- Original Score
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
- Original Title
- Life After
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Multitude Films, ITVS, The Harnisch Foundation, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Straw House Productions, The deNovo Initiative, Catapult Film Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reid Davenport
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Amber Fares
Don Bernier
Colleen Cassingham, Jessica Devaney, Anya Rous, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Dawn Bonder
Department Leadership Roster
Colleen Cassingham
Producer
Reid Davenport
Director
Don Bernier
Editor
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Original Music Composer
Amber Fares
Director of Photography
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What is Life After about?
LIFE AFTER is a gripping investigative documentary that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying. Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport uncovers shocking abuses of power while amplifying the voices of the disability community fighting for justice and dignity in an unfolding matter of life and death. In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom battles, Bouvia vanished from public view. Sundance-winner Davenport embarks on a personal investigation to find out what really happened to Bouvia and reveal why her story is disturbingly relevant today.
Who directed Life After?
Life After was directed by Reid Davenport.
Who stars in Life After?
The principal cast of Life After includes Rebecca Castner, Alex Thompson, Catherine Frazee, Ann Gulliver.
When was Life After released and how long is it?
Life After was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Life After?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life After was composed by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.