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Mama/M.A.M.A.

Mothers, Medicine and Madness
2003 | 0m | English

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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.
Release Date: Mar 08, 2003
Director: Nonny de la Peña
Writer: Nonny de la Peña
Genres: Documentary
Keywords munchausen syndrome by proxy, munchausen
Production Companies Journeyman Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 03, 2025
Entered: May 29, 2024
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Name Character
Misty Jones Accused Mother
Jane Alexander Accused Mother
Julie Patrick Accused Mother
Ronald Jones Misty's Husband
Brian Morgan Investigative Reporter
Marc Feldman Psychiatrist - University of Alabama, Birmingham
Mark Patrick Julie's Husband
Ellen Thompson Grandmother
Penny Mellor Activist for Accused Mothers
David Southall Professor of Pediatrics (as Dr. David Southall)
Tom Ryan Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Colin Morely Director of Neonatal Medicine
Roy Meadow Professor of Pediatrics (as Sir Roy Meadow)
Eugene Greeson Misty's Grandfather (as Eugene 'Papaw' Greeson)
Marie Greeson Misty's Grandmother (as Marie 'Mamaw' Greeson)
Brenda Robinson Family Friend and Retired Paralegal
Philip Patrick Julie's Son
John Bernard (as Dr. John Bernard)
David Alexander
Brent Polk (as Dr. Brent Polk)
Paul Hyman Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Karen Crissinger
Natasha Alexander
Britney Jones
Colin Rudolph (as Dr. Colin Rudolph)
Name Job
Stephen R. Brown Editor
Nonny de la Peña Writer, Director
Name Title
Amy Sommer Producer
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khall70
10.0

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. ...

Oct 10, 2022