Mama/M.A.M.A. (2003)
Mothers, Medicine and Madness
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.
Director: Nonny de la Peña
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: March 8, 2003
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
Editing: Stephen R. Brown
Production: Journeyman Pictures
Original Language: en
Keywords
munchausen syndrome by proxy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mama/M.A.M.A. about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mama/M.A.M.A.?
- Mama/M.A.M.A. was directed by Nonny de la Peña.
- Who stars in Mama/M.A.M.A.?
- Mama/M.A.M.A. stars Misty Jones, Jane Alexander, Julie Patrick, Ronald Jones, Brian Morgan, Marc Feldman.
- What genre is Mama/M.A.M.A.?
- Mama/M.A.M.A. is a Documentary film.