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Working with hundreds of hours of raw footage, cinematographer Nelson Hill captures the raw, unfiltered reality of Cheryl’s journey. These intimate scenes document her courageous choice to choose VSED, the steady progression of her illness, and her final days of joy, struggle, and freedom. Ultimately, Cheryl’s story is a profound invitation to reflect on how we choose to live—and leave—the time we have left."
“I know how this is going to go, and that is part of why I have no fear of dying. I am going to do this my way.”
- Cheryl Hauser
November 28, 1946 - June 2, 2023