Special Blood

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FilmPublisher number: 2380352 | KanopyPublisher: Random Media, 2016Publisher: [San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2018Description: 1 online resource (streaming video file) (61 minutes): digital, .flv file, soundContent type:

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Ava Levy, Noah Davis-Logan, Kelsie Neahring, Dr. Bruce ZurawSummary: 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

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Ava Levy, Noah Davis-Logan, Kelsie Neahring, Dr. Bruce Zuraw

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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

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