Living With Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding

Festivals/Awards

Worldfest Houston - Remi Award
Communicator Award – Award of Distinction
National Health Information Award – Gold Award

Synopsis

A daughter explores her mother’s sudden diagnosis of fibromyalgia and sets out on a personal journey to understand what this mysterious illness is about and how to live with it.

Distribution

The film screened privately on Nov. 18, 2006 at the Folino Theater at Chapman University and had its world premiere in San Diego on March 22, 2007, at the Hillcrest Landmark Theatre. It was distributed through Trillusion Media on DVD.

“Living with Fibromyalgia” is the first documentary to explore the most intimate feelings and life-altering experiences of seven individuals living with the daily challenges of fibromyalgia. It will make you laugh and cry… a must-see for anyone who is living with or knows someone with fibromyalgia.
— Lynne Matallana, Founder/President, National Fibromyalgia Association
I can’t tell you how much viewing the DVD affected me in a positive manner.  While watching it, I couldn’t help but think, ‘Hey, they are just like me!’ I think viewing “Living With Fibromyalgia” may have changed my life. Thank you.
— Kelly Martin, fibromyalgia patient

The trailer for Living With Fibromyalgia produced and directed by Daneen Akers and Stephen Eyer.