In the Matter of Karen Ann Quinlan


2h 1977

Brief Synopsis

A fact-based drama about the ordeal of a New Jersey couple over whether to keep their comatose teenage daughter alive on life-supporting machines or let her die with dignity. (The girl lapsed into a coma in the spring of 1975, and lived for another decade.)

Film Details

Release Date
1977

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

A fact-based drama about the ordeal of a New Jersey couple over whether to keep their comatose teenage daughter alive on life-supporting machines or let her die with dignity. (The girl lapsed into a coma in the spring of 1975, and lived for another decade.)

Film Details

Release Date
1977

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States September 26, 1977