Discussions in Bioethics: The Courage of One's Convictions
1985
14 min
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In this short film, a 17-year-old girl refuses medical treatment that will prolong her life due to religious convictions. Her decision remains firm despite the pleas of her physician, who begins to question who has the right to determine a person's life or death. This short film is one of a series of short, open-ended dramas designed to stimulate discussion of values and ethics in relation to modern technology.
Details
In this short film, a 17-year-old girl refuses medical treatment that will prolong her life due to religious convictions. Her decision remains firm despite the pleas of her physician, who begins to question who has the right to determine a person's life or death.
This short film is one of a series of short, open-ended dramas designed to stimulate discussion of values and ethics in relation to modern technology.-
directorGil Cardinal
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producerWolf Koenig
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executive producerAndy Thomson
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scriptKelly Rebar
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cameraZoe Dirse
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soundRichard Besse
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editingIan Rankin
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sound editingWojtek Klis
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
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castSusan BainWendy DawsonGavin PatrickTom RackDoug Smith
Education
Ages 15 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Diversity - Identity
Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage
The film explores the clash that can occur between religious beliefs and scientific practices. Can you find other examples of such conflicts? The film can be the jumping-off point for research into different religions and customs that are at odds with scientific practices today. Note that the ending lets students reach their own conclusions. Ask them what they would do if they were the young girl in the film.
