Life After

In 1983, a disabled Californian woman named Elizabeth Bouvia sought the “right to die,” igniting a national debate about autonomy, dignity, and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom trials, Bouvia disappeared from public view. Disabled director Reid Davenport investigates what happened to Bouvia and her story’s disturbing relevance today. In a society where ableism and poor healthcare can limit options, the autonomy of a disabled individual is often compromised. Life After demonstrates how assisted dying may not represent choice when oftentimes it is seen as the only option. The film will make its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Documentary Competition. Produced by Multitude Films. A co-production of ITVS.