Life After

20251h 40min

In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom trials, Bouvia disappeared from public view. Disabled director Reid Davenport narrates this investigation of what happened to Bouvia.

Storyline

In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom trials, Bouvia disappeared from public view. Disabled director Reid Davenport narrates this investigation of what happened to Bouvia.

Released
January 27, 2025
Runtime
1h 40min
Language
English
Production
Multitude Films, ITVS, The Harnisch Foundation, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Straw House Productions, The deNovo Initiative, Catapult Film Fund