A New Series About End of Life on Amazon Prime
“Take Me Out Feet First” is a poignant documentary series delving into the deeply personal journeys of 25 terminally ill individuals as they navigate their end-of-life decisions and explore their options. Through intimate interviews and candid moments, viewers witness the diverse range of emotions, challenges, and reflections experienced by each individual as they confront their mortality. From exploring palliative care to considering hospice or medical aid in dying, the series sheds light on the complexities surrounding end-of-life choices and the importance of dignity, autonomy, and compassion in these deeply personal moments. Through these narratives, “Take Me Out Feet First” invites viewers to contemplate the meaning of life, death, and the human experience itself.
Streaming on On Amazon Prime (free trial available for non-members)
First six episodes:
Ep. 1 Mom and Dad
April 14, 2024 – runtime: 1 h 35 min. The director films both of her parents, five years apart, when they choose separately to use Medical Aid in Dying to end their lives after each were given a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Ep. 2 Andrew Flack
April 25, 2024 – Runtime: 56 min. A 34 year old man with terminal cancer faces his mortality by starting a podcast called Death With Dignity with his roommate.
Ep. 3 Dana
Ep. 4 Mimi
Ep. 5 Trisha and Erika
