Meia lua Falciforme: poetry, pain and battles

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v14i4.2131

Keywords:

Sickle cell disease, Pain, Institucional racism, Health of the black population, Public health.

Abstract

The documentary entitled Meia lua Falciforme portrays different aspects and daily battles in the life of patients and their families who live with sickle cell disease in the Brazilian scenario. Pain, racism and resistance are key issues discussed in the relevant short-length fim by Débora Evellyn Olimpo and Denise Kelm, which brings a perspective that extends beyond the physical illness, and presents in a dainty way some artistic productions of those living with the matter. The documentary mentions the great success regarding the resistance and the struggle for the recognition and regulation of the disease in Brazil, the conflcts routinely faced in search of access to health services, as well as the battle for a SUS that guarantees the principles of universality. and equity. This review brings some observations on the documentary and the matters that permeate the life of patients from the moment of diagnosis to the therapeutic itineraries and decisions.

Author Biography

Winnie Samanú de Lima Lopes, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Fernandes Figueira. Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Mestre em Antropologia Médica pela Universidade de Coimbra.

Published

2020-12-17

How to Cite

Lopes, W. S. de L. (2020). Meia lua Falciforme: poetry, pain and battles. Revista Eletrônica De Comunicação, Informação & Inovação Em Saúde, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v14i4.2131

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Section

Reviews of books and audiovisual productions