Fade to Black

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.

Peter Short, the subject of the film, and Jeremy Ervine, filmmaker have created a heartfelt and affecting documentary about the importance of choice in how we die in the 21st century in Australia.

Death and dying is hard to talk about for most people, even though we see fictional people die on screen in almost every movie we watch.

In Fade to Black, this sensitive subject matter is dealt with carefully, and the stories of ordinary (and extraordinary) Australians show just how complex the issues are around death and dying and how necessary it is that we have choice in how we die.

This award winning film premiered on 1 August 2017, and will likely go on to be an important part of the euthanasia conversation in Australia in the next decade.

This film deserves a broad audience, from senior high school students to our politicians in Canberra. Whether it's On Demand, at a cinema, or on free to air TV, Australians need to see this film.

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.

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.