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Frontline: Being Mortal

Movie ★ 10.0 54 min

Documentary

Frontline follows renowned New Yorker writer and Boston surgeon Atul Gawande as he explored the relationships doctors have with patients who are nearing the end of life. In conjunction with Gawande's book, Being Mortal, the film investigates the practice of caring for the dying, and shows how doctors - himself included - are often remarkably untrained, ill-suited and uncomfortable talking about chronic illness and death with their patients.

Thomas Jennings Director

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Runtime
54 min
IMDb
tt4277312
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Cast

Atul Gawande self - surgeon, writer, public health researcher

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Frequently asked questions

What is Frontline: Being Mortal about?
Frontline follows renowned New Yorker writer and Boston surgeon Atul Gawande as he explored the relationships doctors have with patients who are nearing the end of life. In conjunction with Gawande's book, Being Mortal, the film investigates the practice of caring for the dying, and shows how doctors - himself included - are often remarkably untrained, ill-suited and uncomfortable talking about chronic illness and death with their patients.
Who directed Frontline: Being Mortal?
Frontline: Being Mortal was directed by Thomas Jennings.
Who stars in Frontline: Being Mortal?
Frontline: Being Mortal stars Atul Gawande.
Where can I watch Frontline: Being Mortal?
You can watch Frontline: Being Mortal with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.