Storyline

Is it ever rational to choose death? On Independence Day at Stern Ranch, 77-year-old solar energy pioneer Bob Stern finds out he’s seriously ill – possibly dying. Meanwhile, an elderly in-law is dying on artificial life support. Bob decides to cheat that fate and take his own life. His family tries to stop him. Bob sets up a video camera. Daughter Susan Stern explores “rational suicide,” the “right-to-die” and the difficult end-of-life choices faced by an aging population.

Key Information

Director Susan Stern
Writers Susan Stern
Studio Bernal Beach Films
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Bob Stern

Self

Susan Stern

Self

Mike Stern

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

The Self-Made Man was released on March 14, 2005.

The runtime of The Self-Made Man is 58m.

The Self-Made Man is a Documentary movie.

The Self-Made Man is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Self-Made Man was directed by Susan Stern.

The main cast of The Self-Made Man includes Bob Stern, Susan Stern, Mike Stern.

The Self-Made Man is originally in English.