Skip to main content
Documentary backdrop image for A Life Without Pain (2005)
73 minPGdocumentary
8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Synopsis

Just 100 people worldwide have Congenital insensitivity to pain, a condition affecting three children featured in this film.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet Gabby, a three-year-old who can't feel pain.
  • See how Miriam's family safeguards her daily.
  • Find out about Jamilah's unique experiences.

Did You Know

  • Only about 100 people in the world have Congenital insensitivity to pain.
  • Gabby is three years old and lives in Minnesota.
  • Miriam is seven years old and comes from Norway.
  • Jamilah is ten years old and resides in Germany.

Perfect For

Rare genetic disordersChildhood health issuesParental guidance
Read full Deep Dive →
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Congenital insensitivity to pain?

Congenital insensitivity to pain is a rare genetic disorder that affects just a hundred people in the world, preventing them from feeling pain.

Who are the children featured in A Life Without Pain?

The documentary features three children: three-year-old Gabby from Minnesota, seven-year-old Miriam from Norway, and ten-year-old Jamilah from Germany.

When was Gabby featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show?

Gabby was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2006, following the release of the film.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Explore A Life Without Pain

Browse more like this

Related Films

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.