Extremis

A short documentary by a palliative care doctor who assists families in an ICU with end-of-life decisions

May 07, 2026 1 mins
Extremis

This 2016 short documentary follows Dr. Jessica Zitter, an ICU and palliative care specialist that helps families make end-of-life decisions for their loved ones, who are often terminally ill. The film focuses on three of the five patients whose families are filled with wrenching emotions and harrowing choices.

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