The C Word (2016 film)

The C Word is a 2016 documentary film about the effort to prevent cancer, particularly the research of Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, and addresses the failure of Western medicine's approach to cancer.[1]

The C Word
Directed byMeghan O'Hara
Written byMeghan O'Hara
Produced by
Starring
Narrated byMorgan Freeman
Cinematography
  • Topaz Adizes
  • Nelson Hume
Edited by
  • Francisco Bello
  • Bryan Gunnar Cole
  • Lorian James Delman
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byAbramorama
Release date
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
French

Produced and directed by cancer survivor Meghan L. O'Hara, it is narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Synopsis

The director began making the film after surviving Stage 3 breast cancer.

The film identifies four factors to reduce the risk of cancer— diet, exercise, stress management, and toxin avoidance.[2]

Cast

Release

Critical response

In a review for Spirituality & Health, Bilge Ebiri called The C Word a "well-produced documentary" and "a compassionate, touching film."[3]

References

  1. "'The C Word': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
  2. Sampson, Christine (13 October 2015). "Electric Premiere for Cancer Doc 'The C Word'". The East Hampton Star. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. Ebiri, Bilge (March–April 2016). "Film Review: The C Word". Spirituality & Health. Retrieved 17 November 2016.


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