In a society where medical technology has greatly extended human life, patients with life-threatening illnesses are often sustained by machines and treatments, giving them a sense of hope, no matter how dire their condition. The documentary Defining Hope chronicles the stories of patients and their nurses as they navigate ICUs, operating rooms, hospice care, and home, facing mortality and redefining what makes life worth living.
Defining Hope
The movie explores the impact of modern medical technology on our understanding of death, examining how life-support machines and ICUs have altered our approach to end-of-life decisions in a society that often shies away from discussing mortality.
