CHASING HOPE | DOCUMENTARY

Inspired by my son's battle with intractable epilepsy, I wrote and produced a short documentary film following six Texas families using medical-grade cannabis oil to treat their child's epilepsy, and explores the issues and restrictions surrounding the controversial medication. The full 14-minute film is available at chasinghopefilm.com

 

Chasing Hope Trailer

 

Over the course of making this film, we met so many families struggling to afford their cannabis oil. A few even had to stop use altogether due to the burden of the cost being too great.

Because cannabis remains federally illegal and insurance companies are unable to cover the cost of any medical cannabis, we used the film to promote awareness and raise donations for financially insecure patients. To date, the film has successfully raised ten thousand dollars and provided cannabis oil to a handful of families in Texas.

 
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CREDITS:

Art Director: Jim Darling Director: Justin Wilson Music: Shindig
Producer: Leah Bohl D/P: Philip Sheldon Mixer: Jake Kluge
Prod. Company: Charlie Uniform Tango Editor: Evan Linton