Gerry Rogers, a filmmaker from Newfoundland, documents her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery alongside her partner Peg Norman and family.
“An Unusual Film About Breast Cancer”
Synopsis
Gerry Rogers, a filmmaker from Newfoundland, documents her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery alongside her partner Peg Norman and family.
Synopsis
Gerry Rogers, a filmmaker from Newfoundland, faces a breast cancer diagnosis. Filmed in 2000, "My Left Breast" documents her treatment and recovery. Rogers includes her partner, Peg Norman, and family in the narrative. The film captures physical and emotional challenges throughout the process. It was screened at various film festivals in Canada and the United States. The documentary received multiple awards, including Best Canadian Documentary at the 2001 Hot Docs Festival and the Gemini Award for Best History/Biography Documentary Program.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Gerry Rogers' personal cancer experience.
- Meet Peg Norman, Rogers' partner in the film.
- Find out about the film's festival awards.
Did You Know
- The film won Best Canadian Documentary at the 2001 Hot Docs festival.
- It received the Gemini Award for Best History/Biography Documentary in 2001.
- My Left Breast was screened at LGBT film festivals in Canada and the US.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary My Left Breast?
My Left Breast was directed by Gerry Rogers.
What awards did My Left Breast win?
The film won the Best Canadian Documentary at the 2001 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and the Gemini Award for Best History/Biography Documentary Program at the 16th Gemini Awards in 2001.
What was the runtime of My Left Breast?
My Left Breast has a duration of 57 minutes.
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