Examines the predicament shared by the terminally ill living in the United States: with the exception of Washington and Oregon, where assisted suicide is legal, an individual must seek help secretly from friends, family members, and activist organizations to put an end to their suffering.

CIRC # 477\\Documentary. Originally broadcast Nov. 13, 2012 as an episode of the television series: Frontline. "The hidden world of assisted suicide." Program content: c2012. "[C]ontains mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences; viewer discretion is advised."