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Mama/M.A.M.A.

2003 · Documentary

Mothers, Medicine and Madness

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Overview

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.

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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)

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

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Release date
March 8, 2003
Status
Released
Original language
English
Rated
PG-13
Genres
Documentary

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