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Recommended Viewing — FILMS

i[2]y presents films by and for cancer survivors. If you know of a
film that's not on our list but should be, let us know and we'll add it!

In The Family
At 31, Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. A deeply moving piece of first-person journalism with dashes of science and investigative work thrown in, In the Family follows Joanna as she connects with other women trying to navigate the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing.
The Aviatrix
An exciting sci-fi fantasy action short about a young survivor whose only escape comes in the form of an intergalactic superhero who rockets through the far reaches of space. Written by young adult survivor Toddy Burton this semi-autobiographical short is the epitome of the art of survivorship.
Crazy Sexy Cancer
An irreverant and uplifting documentary about a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life. Written and produced by actress/photographer and young adult survivor Kris Carr, this biopic is about rising to the challenge of life, and no matter what, refusing to give up who you are at your core.
Chasing Rainbows: Young Adults Living With Cancer
A dynamic and upbeat documentary film that offers an intimate portrayal of six young adult cancer survivors who are "living life while fighting for it." With passion and infectious laughter, these six inspiring individuals provide a unique and refreshing perspective about what it is like to live with cancer when you are a young adult trying to figure out how to get busy living.
Jonna's Body
A tongue-in-cheek and bizarre tour-de-force black dramedy set inside the body of Jonna Tamases as she undergoes cancer treatment. Her inner life's daily chaos is corralled by Pearl, Jonna's loyal, sassy internal receptionist, as she fields calls from a parade of off-beat body parts with never-ending needs.
Face The Sun
The first feature film to look closely at breast cancer and its impact on families. This tender, heart-warming and inspirational film offers messages of courage, hope and forgiveness, while encouraging us to live life to the fullest. Perhaps most importantly, this story highlights the struggles of those that have been waiting too long to tell their story.
A Lion In The House
A groundbreaking, award-winning documentary telling the intimate story of five families facing childhood cancer across six years. This stunning, provocative film stands apart as a powerful example of how the media can create lasting change in the public's understanding of cancer.

Recommended Reading — BOOKS

i[2]y presents books by and for cancer survivors. If you know of a
book that's not on our list but should be, let us know and we'll add it!

Hard-To-Find Books
Worth Checking Out

Meg Brown
Dancing with the Enemy: Letting the Good Outweigh the Bad

Stephen Brown
My New Race

Tricia Couch
ICANCERVIVE:
A story of friendship, cancer and survival

Leonore Dvorkin
Why I'm Glad I Had Breast Cancer

Melissa Godoy
Lion In The House Companion Book

Beth Leibson-Hawkins
I'm Too Young To Have Breast Cancer

Lorraine Kember
Lean On Me : Cancer Through A Carer's Eyes

Roger Madof
Leukemia For Chickens:
One Wimp's Tale About Living Through Cancer

Jami Reno
Hope Begins In The Dark

Kevin Sharp
Tragedy's Gift

Julie K. Silver, MD
After Cancer Treatment

David Andrew Stoller, Editor
Noble: Survivors Write

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