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Mama/M.A.M.A.( 2003)

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Mothers, Medicine and Madness

Overview

Mama/M.A.M.A.: Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy is the provocative investigation of Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, a perplexing psychological disorder where a mother secretly but deliberately harms her child in order to get the sympathy and praise of others and the attention of the medical community. The film -- made over the course of three years and two continents -- scrutinizes the scientific research surrounding the diagnosis of Munchausen's and, in doing so, questions the very diagnosis itself. The filmmakers document the struggles of three average families battling the charge of Munchausen's with various, tragic results.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Misty Jones

      Accused Mother

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      Jane Alexander

      Accused Mother

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      Julie Patrick

      Accused Mother

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      Ronald Jones

      Misty's Husband

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      Brian Morgan

      Investigative Reporter

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      Marc Feldman

      Psychiatrist - University of Alabama, Birmingham

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      Mark Patrick

      Julie's Husband

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      Ellen Thompson

      Grandmother

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      Penny Mellor

      Activist for Accused Mothers

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      David Southall

      Professor of Pediatrics (as Dr. David Southall)

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      Tom Ryan

      Medical Malpractice Lawyer

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      Colin Morely

      Director of Neonatal Medicine

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      Roy Meadow

      Professor of Pediatrics (as Sir Roy Meadow)

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      Eugene Greeson

      Misty's Grandfather (as Eugene 'Papaw' Greeson)

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      Marie Greeson

      Misty's Grandmother (as Marie 'Mamaw' Greeson)

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      Brenda Robinson

      Family Friend and Retired Paralegal

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      Philip Patrick

      Julie's Son

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      John Bernard

      (as Dr. John Bernard)

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      David Alexander

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      Brent Polk

      (as Dr. Brent Polk)

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      Paul Hyman

      Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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      Karen Crissinger

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      Natasha Alexander

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      Britney Jones

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      Colin Rudolph

      (as Dr. Colin Rudolph)

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    A review by khall70

    10
    Written by khall70 on Sun Oct 09 2022
    This was an amazing look at Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy from both sides; the guilty and the accused not guilty. Have your tissues ready, this is a sensitive subject but a very real issue....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • munchausen syndrome by proxy
    • munchausen