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About Her

Directed by Phyllis Ellis
Canada, 2011 (documentary, English)

Film Description:
"About Her is a moving and powerful one-hour documentary that captures the brave and honest stories of young women across Canada who have been diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease. The film features nine young women who share their experiences openly, with grace, rage, acceptance and much humour."
-- Corus Entertainment (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Produced by: Phyllis Ellis, Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Henry Less, Sissy Federer, Farheen Beg, Alison Gordon, Michelle Rothstein
Narrator: Kim Cattrall
Participants: Suzanne Brocklehurst, Inez Kim, Karyn Stowe, Hayley Mezei, Allison Lane, Tasha Westerman, Shawna Whiteside, Leanne Coppen
Production Company: Henry Less Productions, Shaftesbury, W Network, Rethink Breast Cancer
(sources)

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