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LIFE BEFORE DEATH -- Poetry in Motion

Posted by Greg Schneider on June 30, 2012 at 12:54pm
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Poetry in Motion Short Film 36 of 50 in the LIFE Before Death documentary series about the global crisis in untreated pain and the dramatic life changing effect palliative care services can deliver to patients and their families around the world. In this Short Film we hear the personal story of Bernard Ng, a former police officer turned poet when his cancer patient pain became so debilitating he considered suicide. Bernard shares the story of how his life was resurrected through pain management, palliative care and hospice. "I think they have done wonders for me. From a person who is very suicidal, today I look forward to living -- so there is a dramatic change. I once gave up living. I once told my wife, and myself 'I don't have quality of life -- what is the use of living?' But today I see it the other way -- I want to go on living. With medication and the doctor's help -- I'm OK." Featuring: Bernard (Singapore). LIFE Before Death comprises 50 short films themed around pain control and end of life issues, releasing one a week for a year from May 2011. A feature film will be released in early 2012, followed by the release of a television documentary in late 2012. The project is presented by the Lien Foundation and produced by Moonshine Movies. It is also supported by The International Association for the Study of Pain, The Mayday Fund, The Union for International Cancer Control and The Institute for Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice International Programs. www.lifebeforedeath.com

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  • Frances Shani Parker June 30, 2012 at 1:54pm

    "Today I look forward to living" says it all. Hospice is all about living. Thanks for sharing this video. Nothing beats firsthand testimony.

    Frances Shani Parker

  • Greg Schneider June 30, 2012 at 12:56pm
    The topic of death is one that is very difficult for most people in our culture. Unfortunately, this presents unpleasant surprises to those who are uninformed. In this revealing short film we hear the personal story of Bernard Ng, a former police officer turned poet when his cancer patient pain became so debilitating he considered suicide. Bernard shares the story of how his life was resurrected through pain management, palliative care and hospice.
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