The Survivor
- Client Name Thesis Film For Masters of Fine Arts, Science and Natural History Filmmaking, Montana State University
- Completion Date 04/08/2014
This film is about Karyn, a woman who is struggling with a dangerous sleep disorder called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects Karyn’s health in severe and unexpected ways, while upheavals in Karyn’s personal and financial life affect her ability to fight the disease. This film portrays the real human experience of dealing with a serious medical disorder. It shows a nuanced portrait of how health, family, and finances affect each other in complicated ways. Through it all, Karyn does what she can to survive the difficulties of her life.
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