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2003-03-080h 0m

Documentary

Mothers, Medicine and Madness

Mama/M.A.M.A.: Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy is the provocative investigation of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, a perplexing psychological disorder where a mother secretly but deliberately harms her child in order to get the sympathy and praise of others and the attention of the medical community. The film -- made over the course of three years and two continents -- scrutinizes the scientific research surrounding the diagnosis of Munchausen's and, in doing so, questions the very diagnosis itself. The filmmakers document the struggles of three average families battling the charge of Munchausen's with various, tragic results.

Directors
Nonny de la Peña
Writters
Nonny de la Peña
Editors
Stephen R. Brown

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  1. Misty Jones

    Misty Jones

    Accused Mother

  2. Jane Alexander

    Jane Alexander

    Accused Mother

  3. Julie Patrick

    Julie Patrick

    Accused Mother

  4. Ronald Jones

    Ronald Jones

    Misty's Husband

  5. Brian Morgan

    Brian Morgan

    Investigative Reporter

  6. Marc Feldman

    Marc Feldman

    Psychiatrist - University of Alabama, Birmingham

  7. Mark Patrick

    Mark Patrick

    Julie's Husband

  8. Ellen Thompson

    Ellen Thompson

    Grandmother

  9. Penny Mellor

    Penny Mellor

    Activist for Accused Mothers

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khall70

Oct 9, 2022

10/10

This was an amazing look at Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy from both sides; the guilty and the accused not guilty. Have your tissues ready, this is a sensitive subject but a very real issue.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
munchausen syndrome by proxymunchausen