STORIES of LUPUS (26 min)

STORIES of LUPUS (26 min)

In the journalist style of CBS newsman Charles Kuralt, who died of complications of lupus, Marcia Urbin Raymond and Karin Mellberg, who are newly diagnosed with this complex auntoimmune disease, head out on the road to give voice to a traditionally hidden lupus community. Through a series of intimate interviews with a diverse group of people living with lupus, the documentary reveals the mysterious nature of the disease, and recounts the journey towards wellness and acceptance of a life threatening, chronic illness. Distributed to lupus organizations across the United States for public awareness and aired on National PBS for three years with WNET, New York Public Media as its member station. It also aired on international television in the United Kingdom, Nigeria and Israel. Winner of Time Inc Health 1999 International Health & Medical Film Competition Freddie Award, Arthritis Category.

STORIES of LUPUS (26 min)