Lifestories: Families in Crisis

Lifestories: Families in Crisis is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on August 1, 1992.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Lifestories: Families in Crisis

First Air Date

August 1, 1992

Last Air Date

February 8, 1996

Seasons

1

Episodes

15

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

HBO

S01E15

Someone Had to Be Benny

This is the story of Benny Agrelo, a terminally ill 15-year-old who fought to live the remainder of his life on his own terms. Benny decided to stop taking the drugs that helped his body accept a transplanted liver because they produced a number of excruciating side effects. After convincing his mother to let him live his last months ""without hurting,"" Benny was taken from his family by court order--and had to go to court to fight for the right to determine his own fate.

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