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The D-Word: How We Die Series

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This title is a part of the series How We Die Series


Catalogue Number:  KIT001
Producer:  KITAB PRODUCTIONS
Producers:  Natscheff, Tania
Directors:  Jamal, Aisha
Producing Agencies:  Kitab Productions Inc.
Subject:  Canadian Social Issues, Guidance, Health and Medicine, Social Issues, Social Sciences
Language:  English
Grade Level:  Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2022
Running Time:  9:59


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Artist and teacher Andrea Bird is dying, and she is choosing to do it differently. Together with her partner Daniel, she is facing a terminal cancer diagnosis and seeking guidance in this difficult stage of their lives. Karry Sawatsky is a Death Doula who provides non-medical advice on dealing with various aspects of end-of-life care. Working with Andrea and Daniel, Karry is making a death plan by providing burial options, home funeral plans and emotional support. Andrea is sharing her story to help others feel more comfortable in asking the question, ‘how do I want to die?’

This inspiring documentary series shines a light on the evolution of death and dying, and the relationship between caregivers and terminal patients. It challenges ideas about end-of-life care and provides new ways to improve the quality of care.


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