Documentary Films For The Mentally Engaged
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Charise: Albinism and Medical Problems
In 1974, when Charise was born, a childhood free of major health problems is not what life had in store for her. At the age of nine she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. By the time Charise became an adult, she'd had several surgeries, a temporary ostomy bag, and ultimately had her large intestines removed entirely; after which she developed Crohn's disease. Arthritis has left her in need of knee replacements and a lifetime of damage to her skin from the sun has lead to re-occurring skin cancers.
Being two among eight children, Michelle and Marlene experienced a unique life of twinship. Our side of joy offers a portrait of the family dynamics of a Cuban family through the eyes of identical twins, Michelle and Marlene Tamayo. Their story offers an in depth look into the unique bond between sisters, siblings, parents, kids, and significant others. What kind of relationship do these sisters have? Where do they see their relationship in the future? In what ways do the twins touch the lives of their siblings and vice versa? What role did their close relationship to their siblings and parents play in their emotional health? Using photographs, interviews and family footage, this film will build a cohesive portrait of the familial relationships of Michelle and Marlene Tamayo.
Our side of joy offers a portrait of the family dynamics of a Cuban family through the eyes of identical twins, Michelle and Marlene Tamayo. Their story offers an in depth look into the unique bond between sisters, siblings, parents, kids, and significant others. What kind of relationship do these sisters have? Where do they see their relationship in the future? In what ways do the twins touch the lives of their siblings and vice versa? What role did their close relationship to their siblings and parents play in their emotional health? Using photographs, interviews and family footage, this film will build a cohesive portrait of the familial relationships of Michelle and Marlene Tamayo.
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Charise: A Portrait of an African American with Albinism
In "Charise: A Portrait of an African American with Albinism", Charise shares with us, her pains and her joys. She talks about her family life and what it is like having Albinism from medical, social and personal perspectives.
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