Documentary films
The World Premiere of Complicated: The Film That Named Itself!
It took nine years to get to that Red Carpet. In late February, our documentary film, Complicated, premiered at the prestigious Slam Dance Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film is a call to action, an expose of some of the darker challenges that young people and their families living with complex symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos […]
Exhausted Existence – A New Documentary on Living with EDS
For many living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), the road to diagnosis is long, exhausting, and often isolating. The upcoming documentary “Exhausted Existence – An EDS Story (2024)” aims to change that. This powerful film brings to light the struggles of those with EDS, the failures of the medical system, and the urgent need for greater […]
Much More Than That
One-liner: A family’s journey of finding their identity on the intersection of disability and queerness. Synopsis: Much More Than That is a 15-minute short film that delves into the lives of the Pollock family, who share deep connections that transcend their heritage. Jack and his mother Maria both live with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare and […]
Proud Stutter
Summary: Proud Stutter is a short film featuring Maya, who grew up with a stutter she believed she needed to overcome, embarking on a transformative journey of self-acceptance. Realizing that stuttering is simply another way of speaking, she creates a podcast to amplify the voices of those who share her experience. Through candid conversations, Maya […]
Documentary Films on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Over the last year, the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes have been increasingly present in media. Several films have depicted different aspects of the lived experience of families with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and comorbid conditions around the globe. The following is a dynamic list of documentary films on EDS and its comorbid conditions based on the release date. Ehlers-Danlos […]
