Are euthanasia and assisted suicide laws leading society down a dangerous path? 

Over the past two years, Canadian filmmaker Kevin Dunn has travelled throughout Europe and North America to ask one of the most fundamental, philosophical questions of our time: should we be giving doctors – or anyone – the right and law to end the life of another human – and how do these laws affect society over time? Kevin investigates how euthanasia and assisted suicide laws are shaping the culture around us and what we can do to stem the tide. The film features powerful testimonies from patients, doctors, lawmakers and advocates from both sides of the debate. Produced by DunnMedia in association with the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. 

Fatal Flaws is more than just a great documentary film. It is a clarion call to restore decency to the House of Medicine. For every doctor or patient who wants to understand the difference between medical killing and medically-responsible caring, this humane and sensitive film is a must-see.
~ Ronald W. Pies, MD (Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, and Lecturer on Bioethics, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Psychiatric Times). 

A groundbreaking film. The assisted dying movement is trying to redefine the ethics of medicine while the doctor-patient relationship hangs in the balance.
~ Steven S. Sharfstein, MD (Former President of The American Psychiatric Association) 

Written by David Krebes

When I was asked by the Calgary Diocese to write a movie review about the theme of my talk, "Love Thy Body," at the upcoming Theology of the Body Conference at St. Michael's Church (March 8-9), the film that immediately came to mind was "Warm Bodies." "Warm Bodies" is a zom-rom-com. A zombie romantic comedy. In fact, I teach a short workshop "Theology of the Body According to Zombies."

Zombie “R” (Nicholas Hoult) can’t remember his name. He can’t remember how he died, or much of anything else, except that, as a human, he didn't live a very good life and he has come to deeply regret that. Human Julie (Teresa Palmer) is the daughter of the leader of the embattled humans (John Malkovich). Zombies, of course, must feed on humans’ brains to stay alive, er, dead. When they eat brains, they have access to humans’ memories. It’s the only way they can experience anything of what they once were as humans themselves. "R" is re-learning and savouring how precious it was/is to be human, body and soul. But there's a way to love ourselves--body and soul--and truly enjoy and appreciate life in all its fullness, and way not to.

"R" falls in love with Julie--as best he can, that is, with his non-functioning heart—and saves her by bringing her to zombie land (she must pretend she is a zombie to survive there).  He informs her that she must stay there for a few days, but that’s only so that he can begin to woo her. Sneaky, those zombies.

Although all films worth their salt are meant to be journeys of change, the overwhelming message of “Warm Bodies” is that people can change for the better. Massively change. And love is the ONLY catalyst. Primarily male/female love. “Warm Bodies” is not only a “Theology of the BODY” movie for all the obvious reasons, but—even if unknowingly—has showcased male/female love as THE crux, THE matrix which brings love and life into the world AND can bring peace to unlike, warring factions. TOB principle: “All differences are a call to communion," not competition, oppression or domination.