Frontline: Being Mortal
Frontline: Being Mortal is a documentary film. directed by Thomas Jennings. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Atul Gawande
Synopsis
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.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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...
Who directed Frontline: Being Mortal?
Frontline: Being Mortal was directed by Thomas Jennings.
How long is Frontline: Being Mortal?
Frontline: Being Mortal has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Frontline: Being Mortal?
The main cast of Frontline: Being Mortal includes Atul Gawande.