Laura's Choice

Documentary 2021

Available on ABC iview

An exploration of complex and often taboo questions as three women navigate moral, legal, ethical, and emotional issues arising from 90-year-old Lara's decision to end her life on her own terms.

Documentary 2021

PG

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Laura Henkel decides that she wishes to end her life on her own terms. She applies to legally do so at a Switzerland clinic and tells her daughter and granddaughter that she'd like them to make a documentary about it.

5 min 17 Mar 2021 M
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Laura's application for a Voluntary Assisted Death has been approved and she chooses to go public with her story. With her daughter and granddaughter, she navigates the legal, ethical, and emotional issues that arise.

5 min 17 Mar 2021 MA15+

Sam Lara

Director
Cathy Henkel

Director
Sam Lara

Producer
Cathy Henkel

Producer
Melissa Kelly

Producer

About

Laura's Choice

DOCUMENTARY

An exploration of complex and often taboo questions as three women navigate moral, legal, ethical, and emotional issues arising from 90-year-old Lara's decision to end her life on her own terms.

Information

Studio: Off The Fence
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Subtitles: English (Australia) (CC, SDH)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.