Fade to Black

What a wonderful tribute to Peter Short, his wife Elizabeth and son Mitchell. Their story is the very human side of the assisted dying debate. The courage and strength shown by this obviously loving family was nothing short of inspiring. To share your last months with the public, in order to spread the word about the need for assisted dying legislation is selflessness in the extreme.

Please spread the word far and wide. This is a documentary not to be missed. Opponents of assisted dying legislation were also given a chance to share their views, but by the groans and head shaking in the audience tonight, it was obvious that their arguments against were not well received.

Jeremy Irivne has produced a wonderful insight into the last months of a terminally ill man who has left behind a lasting legacy for which Elizabeth and Mitchell can be enormously proud.

Congratulations Jeremy on writing and presenting such a thoughtful and insightful movie on what is potentially an extremely sensitive topic. You explored the real life challenges of the terminally and critically ill. The movie, Fade to Black was also a reminder of our mortality. This is one that should be viewed by all irrespective of your view either through TV or IMDb.

So well put together telling a powerful story. A well made and sensitive documentary that is so relevant to our lives. At some time we will all have to deal with a close friend or family member facing a terminal illness or painful disease. Thank you to Peter and his amazing family for allowing us to share in his intimate journey. Such a privilege to hear the film maker speak as well as Peter's widow at a screening.

Some of our political "leaders" are so ignorant of the issues, they should watch this film as a starter.

Its about having freedom of choice over our OWN death, instead of being controlled and constrained by political ideology based on religious conservatism.

This film should be discussed widely. I had never realized before seeing this film the two very different elements of this argument - assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia. Quite different problems legally and practically. As for Peter Short - just an extraordinary man. We can only hope his work provides some impetus for the fight that is still being waged. In all, a wonderful film that should be seen and discussed.