Gene Screen: A Night of Film on Health and Genetics
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Gene Screen:
A Night of Film on Health and Genetics Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 6:30 PM E Street Cinema, Washington, DC |
On Thursday, July 16, 2009, immediately following Genetics Day on the Hill, Genetic Alliance hosted the first annual Gene Screen: A Night of Film on Health and Genetics at E Street Cinema in Washington, DC. This mini-film festival was open for submissions, and after a competitive selection process, the following films were screened.
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6:30 PM A Dream Come True? (First Prize Winner)
— Lucy and Luke Davies
WATCH THIS FILM NOW.  Lucy (age 11) and Luke (age 8) have a genetic medical condition called Ectodermal Dysplasia. This short film is about how, while trying to help themselves, they hope to help others with the same condition.Learn more. |
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6:45 PM Genome: The Future is Now
— Necessary Films
WATCH THE OPENING SEQUENCE. WATCH WEBISODE 1. WATCH WEBISODE 2. WATCH WEBISODE 3  . The first three webisodes in a multimedia series introduce audiences to Harvard Scientist Dr. George Church and his Personal Genome Project (PGP). The web and film series follow the first 10 volunteers willing to have their genomes publicly sequenced, offering themselves up—as guinea pigs, pioneers, genomic astronauts—for an unprecedented experiment at the crossroads of science, health, and ethics.Learn more. |
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7:05 PM Genetics 101
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7:10 PM Using Family History to Improve Your Health
— Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
WATCH THE FILM NOW.  Follow a class of Hispanic/Latino high school students from migrant families as they learn about the importance of family health history. Students learn and discuss how genetics, lifestyle, and behavior all influence one’s risk for developing chronic diseases.Learn more. |
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7:20 PM Including Samuel
— Dan Habib, University of New Hampshire/Institute on Disability
Click here for broadcast schedules or to host your own screening.  Before his son Samuel was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about the inclusion of people with disabilities. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s award-winning documentary film chronicles the family’s efforts to include Samuel in every facet of their lives. The film honestly portrays his family’s hopes and struggles, as well as the experiences of four other individuals with disabilities and their families. Including Samuel is a highly personal, passionately photographed film that captures the cultural and systemic barriers to inclusion. Learn more. |
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8:20 PM Q & A with Filmmakers
Vaughn Edelson, Moderator
Marilyn Ness, Genome: The Future is Now Misha Angrist, Genome: The Future is Now Harmony Starr, Using Family History to Improve Your Health |
From the basics of biology taught by cartoon characters to the latest advancements in science at Harvard to poignant personal accounts of people struggling with medical conditions, these films are entertaining, emotional, and informative for everyone.
We had many excellent entries for Gene Screen; we just did not have enough time to screen them all! Check out some of the organizations who submitted films:
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program
Sparkle Stone – Shining a Light on Chronic Illness
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