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Frontline: Being Mortal (2015): Cast

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Frontline: Being Mortal is a 2015 documentary directed by Thomas Jennings, starring Atul Gawande. It runs 54 minutes.

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Frontline: Being Mortal (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
54 min
Director
Thomas Jennings
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Frontline: Being Mortal About?

The premise of Frontline: Being Mortal without spoilers.

This documentary follows writer and surgeon Atul Gawande as he examines how doctors approach caring for patients facing the end of life. Inspired by Gawande’s book, Being Mortal, the film explores the challenges of discussing chronic illness and death with patients, revealing a significant lack of training and comfort among medical professionals in these sensitive conversations. It highlights the crucial need for improved communication and a more compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

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Cast & crew

Frontline: Being Mortal Cast

Atul Gawande stars in Frontline: Being Mortal. Directed by Thomas Jennings.

From the director

More from Thomas Jennings

More films directed by Thomas Jennings: The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram, The Discord Leaks and Boeing’s Fatal Flaw.

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Frontline: Being Mortal Also Known As

Also known as “Lääkäri ja kuolinuutinen”.

Also known as
  • Lääkäri ja kuolinuutinen

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Frontline: Being Mortal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Frontline: Being Mortal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Frontline: Being Mortal?

Frontline: Being Mortal runs 54 minutes.

When was Frontline: Being Mortal released?

Frontline: Being Mortal was released on February 10, 2015.

Who directed Frontline: Being Mortal?

Frontline: Being Mortal was directed by Thomas Jennings.

More films by Thomas Jennings

Who is in the cast of Frontline: Being Mortal?

Frontline: Being Mortal stars Atul Gawande.

Does Frontline: Being Mortal have a post-credit scene?

No. Frontline: Being Mortal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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