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Firsthand

2015Returning Series2 Seasons27 EpisodesTMDB
CBC Television

CBC’s point-of-view documentary series that gets to the heart of issues that matter to Canadians. Celebrating the great Canadian tradition of documentary, Canada’s best filmmakers bring us films with compelling characters, harrowing tales and unforgettable moments. With unique and often unexpected access, these stories will ignite discussions and open dialogues about issues relevant in today’s society.

Season 2 · Episode 1

Road to Mercy

Oct 7, 2016·45m

Road to Mercy follows doctors and their patients as they struggle to identify the limits of the newly granted right to kill to die. In Belgium, we meet bold physicians who are testing those limits – going beyond terminal illness to provide an assisted death for suffering psychiatric patients, a scenario that is legal both in Belgium and under Canada’s recent Supreme Court Carter ruling.

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When did Firsthand Season 2 Episode 1 air?

Firsthand Season 2 Episode 1 aired on October 7, 2016.

How long is Firsthand Season 2 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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