Life After

In 1983, Elizabeth Bouvia, a disabled Californian woman, sought the “right to die,” sparking a national debate on autonomy and the value of disabled lives. After years of courtroom battles, Bouvia vanished from public view. Sundance award-winning disabled director Reid Davenport embarks on a personal investigation to uncover the truth and explain why her story remains disturbingly relevant today.

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Sundance Film Festival
2025 | Winner: U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award
2025 | Nominee: Documentary Grand Jury Prize



Milwaukee International Film Festival
2025 | Winner: Emerging Documentary Jury Award – Special Mention