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Extremis

Extremis

6.9(85 votes)
2016
0h 24m
Documentary

A purely observational non-fiction film that takes viewers into the ethically murky world of end-of-life decision making in a public hospital.

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Production

Companies:
Sidewinder Films

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

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