Jackie the Wolf
2023 | 93 min | Documentary
Jacqueline Jencquel has decided to end her life before her 75th birthday. Her son accompanies her last year with the camera.
Jackie Jencquel
ActorJackie Jencquel is known more prominently as an advocate and public speaker rather than a traditional actor or director. She is a Swiss-French activist particularly recognized for her work around end-of-life issues and the right to die with dignity. Jencquel gained public attention for her advocacy with the organization Exit, which supports assisted suicide. As for films, she has been featured in documentaries and interviews discussing her views and personal experiences related to her advocacies, although these are not mainstream entertainment films. There are no notable awards or recognitions from the film industry associated with her name.
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