This is the story of Benny Agrelo, a terminally ill 15-year-old who fought to live the remainder of his life on his own terms. Benny decided to stop taking the drugs that helped his body accept a transplanted liver because they produced a number of excruciating side effects. After convincing his mother to let him live his last months "without hurting," Benny was taken from his family by court order--and had to go to court to fight for the right to determine his own fate.
45mins
Cast: Michael Shulman, Donna Murphy, Suzanne Cryer, Reiko Aylesworth, Shawn Elliott, George Morfogen
This is the story of Benny Agrelo, a terminally ill 15-year-old who fought to live the remainder of his life on his own terms. Benny decided to stop taking the drugs that helped his body accept a transplanted liver because they produced a number of excruciating side effects. After convincing his mother to let him live his last months "without hurting," Benny was taken from his family by court order--and had to go to court to fight for the right to determine his own fate.
45mins
Ends 18 Nov 2024
Eng
Chi, Eng
Cast
Michael Shulman
Donna Murphy
Suzanne Cryer
Reiko Aylesworth
Shawn Elliott
George Morfogen
Director
Juan José Campanella
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