‘Life After’ Documentary Challenges Assisted Suicide Policies for Disabled People

Reid Davenport's Sundance film critiques systemic failures that push disabled individuals toward assisted death over accessible life support.

Reid Davenport's documentary 'Life After' premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, focusing on assisted suicide policies and their impact on disabled people.
The film examines landmark cases like Elizabeth Bouvia's 1983 legal battle and Canada's MAiD program, raising questions about autonomy and systemic neglect.
Davenport, who has cerebral palsy, argues that disabled individuals are often denied adequate resources, making death appear as their only viable option.
The documentary highlights disparities in healthcare access and financial support, framing assisted suicide as a reflection of systemic failures rather than true choice.
Using personal and historical narratives, 'Life After' critiques the prioritization of cost-saving measures over meaningful investment in disabled lives.