Project Detail

What About ME?

Synopsis

Secret blood draws. Controversy. No diagnosis. No cure, leaving 20 million people to suffer with ME, a mysterious illness.
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
Susan Douglas
Producer
Susan Douglas
Co-Producer
Lucinda Van Rie
Editor
Oliver Potterton
Screenwriter
Susan Douglas, Oliver Potterton
Production Executive
Craig McCall, Geoffrey Smith
Animator
Gat Powell

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Production Status

Production Company

Double 'D' Productions

18 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QL

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