In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom trials, Bouvia disappeared from public view.
"In Life After," disabled director Reid Davenport investigates what happened to Bouvia and her story’s disturbing relevance today.
Director: Reid Davenport
US Documentary Competition
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Reid Davenport, director of Life After, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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Elizabeth Bouvia and Richard Scott appear in Life After by Reid Davenport, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
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