Historien om Doktor Död (You Dont Know Jack)
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Historien om Doktor Död (You Dont Know Jack)
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Dr. Jack Kevorkian (1928 - 2011 ) in the 1990s, when he defies Michigan law assisting the suicide of terminally-ill persons. Support comes from his si...ster, a lab tech, the Hemlock Society president, and a lawyer. The child of survivors of the Armenian genocide interviews applicants: his sister video tapes them. He assembles a device allowing a person to initiate a three-chemical intravenous drip. The local D.A., the governor, and the Legislature respond. In court scenes, Kevorkian is sometimes antic. He's single-minded about giving dying individuals the right to determine how their lives will end. He wants the Supreme Court to rule. He picks a fight he can't win: is it hubris or heroism? Show More

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Historien om Doktor Död (You Dont Know Jack) is a compelling film that explores the controversial life of Dr. Jack Kevorkian in the 1990s. Dr. Kevorkian challenges the Michigan law by assisting terminally ill individuals in ending their lives. Throughout his journey, he receives support from his sister, a lab technician, the president of the Hemlock Society, and a lawyer.

The film is framed through interviews conducted by the child of Armenian genocide survivors. Viewers get an inside look as Kevorkian's sister video tapes these interviews. Alongside this, he creates a device that enables individuals to initiate a three-chemical intravenous drip, giving them control over their own fate.

Unsurprisingly, his actions result in backlash from the local district attorney, the governor, and the Legislature. However, Kevorkian remains unyielding in his efforts to grant dying individuals the right to decide how they want to pass away.

The film features captivating court scenes where Kevorkian sometimes displays unconventional behavior. Amidst all the legal battles and public scrutiny, his dedication to advocating for the rights of the terminally ill shines through.

Historien om Doktor Död takes viewers on an emotional journey as it delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding assisted suicide. It paints a complex portrait of a man who fights for what he believes in, even if it means challenging the law and societal norms.