The ethical dilemma of deathbed wishes - Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez
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For decades, Yvonne and Zaina have been happily married and co-leading a non-profit. One day the couple is involved in a car accident, and on her deathbed, Yvonne asks Zaina to promise her two things. First, to continue financially supporting their non-profit. And second, to never remarry. Should Zaina be beholden to these promises? Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez explore this ethical dilemma.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Sarah Stroud, Michael Vazquez
- Director Prashanti Aswani
- Narrator Pen-Pen Chen
- Storyboard Artist Prashanti Aswani
- Animator Prashanti Aswani, Joumana Ismail
- Compositor Prashanti Aswani
- Art Director Prashanti Aswani
- Composer Johnny Knittle
- Sound Designer Johnny Knittle
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Sazia Afrin
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
