The Suicide Tourist
DocumentaryNews
Frontline investigates suicide tourism by following a Chicago native as he travels to Switzerland in order to take his life with help of a nonprofit organization that legally assists suicides.
Director
John Zaritsky
Writers
Terence McKeown, John Zaritsky
Stars
Arthur Bernard, Craig Ewert, Ivan Ewert
Release Date
November 14, 2007
Language
English
Country
Canada, United States
🏆 7
Wins
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 1
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
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Arthur Bernard
as Self - Dignitas
Craig Ewert
as Self
👤
Ivan Ewert
as Self - Craig's Son
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Katrina Ewert
as Self - Craig's Daughter
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Mary Ewert
as Self - Craig's Wife
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Silvan Luley
as Self - Dignitas
Will Lyman
as Self - Narrator
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Ludwig Minelli
as Self - Founder and Director, Dignitas
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Hans-Jürg Schweizer
as Self - Retired Surgeon
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Filming Location
Zurich, Switzerland
Production
CTV Television Network, Point Grey Pictures Inc., Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
🏷️ Keywords
assisted suicidealsterminal illnessvideo cameradeath wish
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⭐ Featured Review
Might make u ugly cry
"One of the toughest and hard to watch documentary I have seen, it will make u cry like a small child. My heart goes out for his family, it was a tough decision to make, but hope he is in a safer and much better place now. Highly recommended..."
📖 Synopsis
Frontline investigates suicide tourism by following a Chicago native as he travels to Switzerland in order to take his life with help of a nonprofit organization that legally assists suicides.