Someone Had to Be Benny

1996TV-Y746 min7.8/10

This is the story of a dying teen who fought to live on his own terms. Benny Agrelo stopped taking the drugs that helped his body accept a transplanted liver due to 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.

Genres:Documentaries, Kids & Family

Director:Juan Jose Campanella

Cast:Michael Shulman, Reiko Aylesworth, Jasper Cole, Suzanne Cryer, Ann Harada, Donna Murphy

Production Country:United States

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Added to HBO Max:February 3, 2016