In last month’s newsletter I wrote about the increasing visibility of the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) movement in mainstream media. Another example of this trend is a program titled “Take Me Out Feet First” — a six-part series that is directed by a woman whose parents both separately chose MAID.
The series provides an intimate look into the lives and deaths of several people who have chosen to pursue MAID. It can be purchased or rented by clicking here and is also currently available on Amazon Prime Video
For me, the first episode was particularly powerful. It follows a husband and wife as they (at separate times) utilized MAID. It is hard for me to image a more intimate view into this process than is provided in this 90-minute program. The viewer is along for the entire MAID process - including the consulting physician video call, last goodbyes with friends and family, and the actual moment of death. This is a very graphic and very powerful program.
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