How to Die in Oregon

"How to Die in Oregon" is a 2011 documentary that explores Oregon's Death with Dignity Act through the stories of terminally ill patients, their families, doctors, and friends. The film delves into the personal struggles faced by Cody Curtis, a 54-year-old OHSU faculty member grappling with liver cancer who must decide whether to take a lethal dose of barbiturates prescribed by her physician. Through Richardson's nearly year-long collaboration with Curtis, the film sheds light on this complex issue and its implications for patients' end-of-life choices.