Join us for a free screening of the documentary COMPLICATED followed by a panel on Ehler Danlos including those involved in making the documentary and local experts.
COMPLICATED sheds light on the hidden struggles of children suffering from complex, invisible illnesses, like Ehler's-Danlos syndrome. The film follows their journey through a healthcare system that fails to properly diagnose, treat, or support them. These young patients often face the added challenges of being misdiagnosed, psychologically labelled and stigmatized, with a growing number of parents finding themselves being accused of medical child abuse when trying to advocate for their sick child. By documenting these personal real-life experiences, COMPLICATED uncovers a broken medical and child protection system that leaves children in chronic pain and distress while shining a spotlight on the strength and resilience of families as they advocate for better care.
Please reserve your free tickets here.
Access:
Photosensitivity warning: There is a large new media work on the opposite side of the gallery from the auditorium doors. Please reach out if you'd like more info.
Mobility Devices/Seating: The auditorium is mobility device accessible and alternate chairs are available upon request.
Restrooms: There are single user accessible restrooms with motorized adult size changing tables on the same floor along with all gender restrooms with individual stalls.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Access: This film will be open captioned. The panel will have ASL/English interpretation.
Blind/Low Vision Access: Individual Audio Description is available with advance request.
Concessions: There are no confessions, but water bottles with sealed lids are welcome.
Sensory Access: A list of low sensory spaces will be available, ask staff for a list and directions.
Concessions: There are no confessions, but water bottles with sealed lids are welcome.
Please contact us with any other requests or questions.
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