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.

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.

This story highlights the pain and suffering that confirmed terminally ill people have to endure before they reach their ultimate fate .... death. All Peter Short asks for is the right to choose to end his life at a time of his choosing and in a dignified manner. Not by committing suicide in the garage or cutting an artery whilst sitting in the bath tub. No, he wants the right to say goodbye to his family, friends and pets in a loving and dignified way. This documentary follows the last months of Peter Short's life as he suffers a relapse of esophageal cancer. It is a remarkable story of his courage and that of his family as they face Peter's ultimate death. He takes on the cause of euthanasia and strongly supports Dying with Dignity and sides with Dr Rodney Syme and Senator Richard Di Natale to push for voluntary euthanasia in this country. A well balanced and presented documentary, not a one-sided opinion piece. I applaud the family of Peter Short with their continued involvement in supporting and pushing the cause so dear to Peter's heart.

Watched the Documentary movie Fade to Black Last night. As a nurse I am very passionate that individuals can Die with Dignity. Watching and listening to families share their heartbreaking stories of loved ones taking their own lives without the presence of loved ones for fear of prosecution. The many people I have nursed and stories of friends loved ones having a painful undignified death due to their disease, makes me so sad and angry. When an individual is palliative and dying I believe they should have control of their body as they have in life on how and when they die. Thank you Peter, Libby and Mitchell for sharing the rawness of your journey.

This documentary explores the topic of terminally ill patients and their choice of dying with dignity. This documentary brings out every emotion, its main point of interest, Peter Short, is a very witty and humorous man, making the topic bearable and upbeat. He and the rest of the cast make you laugh, cry, question, and think. Euthanasia is a very reserved issue that is currently illegal in Australia. This year (2017) the Victorian Government will vote on assisted dying laws for those suffering from terminal disease. This is a MUST SEE documentary, that will leave you appreciating life as well as respecting those who want the choice to leave this world with dignity, grace, and harmony.