As the UK government considers legislation on assisted dying, sapphic actor, presenter and disability rights activist Liz Carr presents the bold and thought provoking documentary Better Off Dead?, which asks the viewer to hear the perspective of the disabled community on the widely contested question of euthanasia.
Exploring assisted dying legislation across the world, and the potential risks to disabled people from safeguarding issues with legislation in the UK, Better Off Dead? is an eye opening look into ableism across the world, and the value of disabled lives.
This documentary is a bold call for inclusion and awareness, asking viewers to rethink assumptions about quality of life and the inherent worth of disabled individuals. Carr deftly challenges the narrative that euthanasia is a universally empowering choice, revealing that, for some, it’s a decision rooted in societal neglect, lack of support, and embedded ableism. Better Off Dead? doesn’t just ask if the UK is ready for assisted dying legislation; it questions if the nation—and indeed, the world—has fully grappled with the social structures that define disability and value of life.
Through Better Off Dead?, Carr creates a space for reflection, empathy, and an honest dialogue on the sanctity of choice and the essential human rights of disabled people everywhere.
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