Best Documentary
Special Blood: How to Live with a Life-Threatening Chronic Illness
Special Blood is a powerful and intimate documentary by Natalie Metzger that shines a light on the lives of patients living with rare, life-threatening chronic illnesses—specifically, hereditary angioedema (HAE).
Told through the eyes of four courageous women, the film offers an unfiltered look at their daily struggles, medical battles, and the emotional weight of living with an invisible condition.
As they fight to be heard by the medical system, they also build a supportive community and claim ownership of their stories.
Special Blood is a call for awareness, empathy, and advocacy in a world that often overlooks those with rare diseases.
Original Title : Special Blood
Director : Natalie Metzger
Cast : Dr. Bruce Zuraw, Kelsie Neahring, Noah Davis-Logan, Ava Levy
Published Apr 15, 2025