The Self-Made Man
Synopsis
Is it ever rational to choose death? On Independence Day at Stern Ranch, 77-year-old solar energy pioneer Bob Stern finds out he’s seriously ill – possibly dying. Meanwhile, an elderly in-law is dying on artificial life support. Bob decides to cheat that fate and take his own life. His family tries to stop him. Bob sets up a video camera. Daughter Susan Stern explores “rational suicide,” the “right-to-die” and the difficult end-of-life choices faced by an aging population.
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- Director
- Susan Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Stern
- Original Score
- Marco D'Ambrosio
- Original Title
- The Self-Made Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Bernal Beach Films, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Stern
Susan Stern
Marco D'Ambrosio
Ines Sommer, Sarah Levy, Andrew Black, Charlie Gruet
Jennifer Chinlund
Susan Stern
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Stern
Writer
Susan Stern
Producer
Susan Stern
Director
Jennifer Chinlund
Editor
Ines Sommer
Director of Photography
Sarah Levy
Director of Photography
Andrew Black
Director of Photography
Charlie Gruet
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Self-Made Man
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What is The Self-Made Man about?
Is it ever rational to choose death? On Independence Day at Stern Ranch, 77-year-old solar energy pioneer Bob Stern finds out he’s seriously ill – possibly dying. Meanwhile, an elderly in-law is dying on artificial life support. Bob decides to cheat that fate and take his own life. His family tries to stop him. Bob sets up a video camera. Daughter Susan Stern explores “rational suicide,” the “right-to-die” and the difficult end-of-life choices faced by an aging population.
Who directed The Self-Made Man?
The Self-Made Man was directed by Susan Stern.
Who stars in The Self-Made Man?
The principal cast of The Self-Made Man includes Bob Stern, Susan Stern, Mike Stern.
When was The Self-Made Man released and how long is it?
The Self-Made Man was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Self-Made Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Self-Made Man was composed by Marco D'Ambrosio.