Film Lens
The film features Dr. Ann Webster, a health psychologist at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, who assists patients with life-threatening illnesses. It focuses on their struggles with treatment and loss of hope, and how they seek healing through mind body medicine and self-care skills. The documentary presents stories of patients who find new meaning and purpose in their lives, often leading to a stronger connection with their families and communities.
Through personal narratives, the film illustrates how trauma can transform individuals, making them more compassionate and grateful. It also includes the story of a volunteer inspired by her Aunt Helen, a breast cancer patient, who recounts her experiences in a hospital setting. The film culminates in a moving moment where individuals honor lost loved ones by launching votive candles into the sea, highlighting the emotional bonds formed through shared experiences of grief and healing.
Why Watch
- •Meet Dr. Ann Webster and her inspiring patients.
- •See how trauma can lead to personal transformation.
- •Find out how volunteers impact cancer patients' lives.
- •Experience a moving candle ceremony for lost loved ones.
Did You Know
•Dr. Ann Webster works with patients who have life-threatening illnesses.
•Aunt Helen was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 1970s.
•Volunteers played a crucial role in Aunt Helen's survival during hospitalization.
•The volunteer experienced nightmares about losing her hair after working in the hospital.
Perfect For
Health psychologyCancer supportVolunteerismMind body medicine