Oregon became the first US state to legalize terminally ill individuals' requests to end their lives with medication in 1994, following in the footsteps of Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The documentary "How to Die in Oregon" explores the lives of those closely tied to this practice, including terminally ill Oregonians, their families, doctors, and friends, as well as the passage of a similar law in Washington State.
How to Die in Oregon
Oregon's 1994 legislation, which legalized assisted suicide, serves as the backdrop for a thought-provoking film that delves into the complex and controversial topic.