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202122 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The chemo playing flies by

202122 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Young patients at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia use video gaming to turn moments of isolation into opportunities for joy during treatment.

“The chemo playing flies by”

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Young patients at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia use video gaming to turn moments of isolation into opportunities for joy during treatment.

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In a hospital room at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, young patients turn to video games for comfort during treatment. "The Chemo Playing Flies By" focuses on how these children use gaming to build friendships and engage in lighthearted competition. The 22-minute film illustrates moments of joy that arise amid challenging health battles, transforming isolation into opportunities for connection and distraction. Director Marcos Calle presents a unique perspective on play in a clinical environment.

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