TY  - ADVS
AU  - Metzger,Natalie
ED  - Random Media (Firm),
ED  - Kanopy (Firm),
TI  - Special Blood
PY  - 2016///
PB  - Random Media
KW  - Health
KW  - Medicine
KW  - Health & Wellness
KW  - Documentary films.
KW  - lcgft
N1  - Title from title frames; Film; In Process Record; Ava Levy, Noah Davis-Logan, Kelsie Neahring, Dr. Bruce Zuraw; Originally produced by Random Media in 2016
N2  - 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 Chandler 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
UR  - https://tus.kanopy.com/node/1380353
UR  - https://www.kanopy.com/node/1380353/external-image
ER  -