Life After
2025
Five people in formal attire are engaged in a discussion in a room. A woman sits in the middle with some papers on her lap, surrounded by four men. A chair, spotlight, and a wall-mounted phone are visible in the background. The image is in black and white.
In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom trials, Bouvia disappeared from public view. Disabled director Reid Davenport investigates what happened to Bouvia and her story’s disturbing relevance today.
Life After Team
Colleen Cassingham
Producer
Reid Davenport
Director
Lyntoria Newton
Co-producer
Don Bernier
Editor
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Composer
A man using a crutch kneels and shouts passionately in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building. He is surrounded by others holding signs, including a bright pink banner. The scene conveys a protest or demonstration.