Frontline - S02E21: Better Off Dead?

Name: Better Off Dead?
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1984-11-20
Duration: 55 min

Nov 20, 1984Documentary, NewsSeason 2, Episode 21

Frontline goes inside the hospitals where every day doctors, lawyers, and parents face the agonizing choice: how far do we go with medical treatment for infants born so physically and mentally damaged that they have no hope of leading normal lives? Several intimate case histories are examined, as are the politics of recent legal decisions and government rules relating to the medical care for critically ill babies.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S02E21 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "Better Off Dead?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1984-11-20, this episode is part of Season 2 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Frontline goes inside the hospitals where every day doctors, lawyers, and parents face the agonizing choice: how far do we go with medical treatment for infants born so physically and mentally damaged that they have no hope of leading normal lives? S...