What About ME?
Synopsis
This documentary investigates the debilitating condition of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ME (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/CFS). Varied stories and revelations produce a story of intrigue, heartbreak and hope.
Details
- Year
- 2015
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 87 mins
- Director
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Susan Douglas
- Producer
- Susan Douglas
- Editor
- Oliver Potterton
- Screenwriter
- Susan Douglas, Oliver Potterton
- Production Executive
- Craig McCall, Geoffrey Smith
- Animator
- Gat Powell
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Double 'D' Productions
18 Soho SquareLondon
W1D 3QL
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