Special Blood

Streaming video - 2016

A poignant, no-holds-barred documentary chronicling the lives of four patients with a dramatic, rare disease. Due to the rarity of their condition, Ava, Noah, Kelsie, and Lora face mis-diagnosis, improper treatment, and preventable tragedy in the emergency room all as they fight to live normal lives. Struggling to be heard by an ignorant healthcare system, they join their voices together to conquer adversity and create change.. SPECIAL BLOOD explores the intersection between human frailty and strength, giving an intimate look into the personal lives and struggles of rare disease patients in America.. Winner of a Jury Award for Best Director (Feature Film) at the California Women's Film Festival. Winner of Best Woman Filmmaker at the Ch...andler International Film Festival.. "It's an engaging documentary on a little known subject, and unlike most of its peers, it really could save lives." - Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film

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Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Random Media 2016.
2018.
Language
English
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (61 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Playing Time
01:00:40
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).