Near Death
1989
5h 58min
Documentary
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Overview
A film about the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital. The film is concerned with how people face death. More specifically the film presents the complex interrelationships among patients, families, doctors, nurses, hospital staff and religious advisors as they confront the personal, ethical, medical, psychological, religious and legal issues involved in making decisions about whether or not to give life-sustaining treatment to dying patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Near Death?
You can stream Near Death on Kanopy.
Who directed Near Death?
Near Death was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
