On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying
In this emotional, powerful, and constructive look at how our culture faces death, renowned journalist Bill Moyers interviews dozens of terminally ill patients. From a gentle pediatrician who chooses not to combat his cancer with chemotherapy to palliative-care doctors and hospice workers who focus on comfort rather than cure, this four-part program uses individual portraits to explain the complex concepts and choices that surround "a good death." While research shows that the majority of the people wish to die at home, most Americans will die in hospitals. Moyers examines the ethical, medical, and economic forces that often drive a person's choices about death, allowing patients from many cultures and backgrounds to speak about their wishes and beliefs, each a poignant story of living with--and redefining--death.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- PBS
- Drama
In this emotional, powerful, and constructive look at how our culture faces death, renowned journalist Bill Moyers interviews dozens of terminally ill patients. From a gentle pediatrician who chooses not to combat his cancer with chemotherapy to palliative-care doctors and hospice workers who focus on comfort rather than cure, this four-part program uses individual portraits to explain the complex concepts and choices that surround "a good death." While research shows that the majority of the people wish to die at home, most Americans will die in hospitals. Moyers examines the ethical, medical, and economic forces that often drive a person's choices about death, allowing patients from many cultures and backgrounds to speak about their wishes and beliefs, each a poignant story of living with--and redefining--death.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Living with Dying
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 86 mins
A pediatrician becomes a patient. A sufferer of Lou Gehrig's disease, communicating her treatment wishes through eye movements. An undertaker who prepared his father's body for burial. Through frank interviews, Moyers exposes the complicated forces behind choices about death.
Awards
- 2001 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in News and Information - Nominated
- 2001 - C.A.S. Award - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television - Non-Fiction, Variety or Music Series or Specials - Nominated
- 2000 - CINE Golden Eagle - Motivational - Winner
- 2001 - Emmy - Outstanding Informational or Cultural Programming - Programs - Nominated
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