Taking Your Life
A documentary crew films the final week of a woman's life leading up to her suicide.
When Helen, an elderly woman, approaches documentary film maker Nate to make a film about her, he asks why. "Because I'm going to kill myself next Saturday," she states. So begins the making of a documentary like no other. As Nate and his producing partner Hilary struggle with their decision of whether or not to stop Helen, we see the film-within-the-film as Helen explains her reasons. As we build to that fateful day the film makers struggle with emotion, tension and morality. Will Helen go through with it? And if she does, will they film it?
- Directed by Eric Beetner
- Written by Eric Beetner
- Produced by Eric Beetner
- Running Time 53 min
- Release Date 2006
- Content Rating Intended Audience: mature
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Written by Eric Beetner
Produced by Eric Beetner
Cast Kathryn Joosten:
Orlando Seale:
Jill Farley:
L. Trey Wilson:
David O'Shea:
Breckenridge Festival of Film
Sedona International Film Festival
Sonoma Valley Film Festival
Independent production. Self-financed. Featuring Kathryn Joosten (The West Wing, Desperate Housewives *Emmy winner*) The film played to enthusiastic festival crowds as well as screenings on college campus where it was always met with a spirited discussion afterwards. The issues raised in the film always seem to spark some serious debate. I hope you enjoy the film as entertainment and also have something to discuss.
