"How to Die in Oregon" Film Discussions & Interviews

Film "How to Die in Oregon." by Peter D. Richardson debuts on HBO on May 26.

In the video below, Filmmaker Peter D. Richardson talks about his new documentary, “How to Die in Oregon.” (This video includes an interview with Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin.)

The below is audio from Director Peter Richardson leading Film discussion Panel Wednesday, May 11th at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon where more than 700 people were in attendance.

"How to Die in Oregon" Screening by HBO

The HBO and Compassion & Choices Screening of Peter D. Richardson's Documentary "How to Die in Oregon" on May 11, 2011, drew a packed house at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The film was followed by a panel discussion from those who appeared in the film and the director. If you haven't seen the film yet, you should. Please view the trailer below for more about the film.

Fond Farewell - Actress & 'Body Snatchers' Heroine, Dana Wynter

Actress, Dana Wynter has died at age 79. Although her film and television career spanned 4 decades, she is best known as the heroine in the original "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" film. Ms. Wynter died of congestive heart failure, May 5, 2011 in Ojai Valley, California.

Watch for Ms. Wynter in her most famous role, shown in parts of the video clip below.

Fond Farewell - Legendary Actress, Elizabeth Taylor

Legendary British-American actress, Elizabeth Taylor, has died from congestive heart failure. In a successful career spanning 7 decades, she received 3 Oscars, performing in such notable films as "Cleopatra", "Who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", "Giant", and "The Taming of the Shrew." She was also founding national chairman for American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFAR). On March 24, she was buried at Forest Lawn in Glendale CA, in the same cemetery where friend Michael Jackson is interred.

Fond Farewell - Bombshell Actress, Jane Russell

American bombshell actress, Jane Russell, has died from respiratory difficulties. She is best known for her film work from the 1940's & 1950's, including "The Outlaw" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." She also sang with the Kay Kyser Orchestra and was hailed for her singing and comedic talent. She also performed humanitarian works by campaigning for adoption and adopted children. Her public funeral was held March 12 at Pacific Christian Church in Santa Maria, CA.