That is why I am so excited about this new feature documentary film, Out of My Head, a production of The Migraine Project. This film is the first of its kind, showcasing many aspects of the neurological disease. Personal stories, medical research, spiritual experiences, and artistic expression are illuminated throughout the film. The director, Susanna Styron and the producer, Jacki Ochs both have a personal connection to the film. Susanna's daughter began getting migraines at the age of 14 and many women in Jacki's family, including her grandmother and nieces, have migraine disease. Having loved ones stricken with this disease has compelled them to document the realities of living with brutal and debilitating pain, the lack of treatment and physicians who specialize in headache disorders, and scandalously low funding for migraine research.
Why is this film important and why bring attention to it? For two important reason... so that the millions of people living with the disease can be better understood and not stigmatized and to increase funding for research and finding a cure. Being diagnosed with migraine is life-altering and it affects more than the sufferer. Families, loved ones, friends and relationships of all kinds are affected by migraine. Bringing a broader understanding about this very debilitating disease is a catalyst for change. Supporting the making of this project will help bring this issue to the forefront, which will in turn shed a long awaited light on a disease that has been buried under stigma for decades.
You will meet a range of people who live with migraine and hear their stories, including a renowned Bollywood performer, an acclaimed jazz singer, an author, and an entire family who lives with migraine. The frontiers of neuroscience and exploration of the brain are spotlighted as well. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Klaus Podoll and Dr. Rami Burstein, Director of Pain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital make appearances in the film, both of whom are big contributors to the field of migraine art and research, respectively.
Out of My Head has a Kickstarter campaign to help raise $92,000 to bring this film to fruition. Already, over $77,000 has been raised for this awesome project! There are 18 days left to raise the rest of the money and you can help by being a backer. For as little as $10, you can help bring this labor of love to the masses. If you can contribute more, that's even better! If you can't afford any of the pledge amounts, share the campaign with friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Watch this clip about the film and then head over to their campaign to learn more, make a pledge and share with everyone you know.
I am so grateful for this film and for the opportunity to help bring an audience to this campaign. This documentary is important to me for many reasons. As a migraineur myself and as someone who knows so many people who live with this disease, knowing that this film is being made brings much joy and pride to me. Please, do your part to help broaden the audience to help bring millions of people out of the dark and into the light. Visit The Migraine Project to read more about who they are, the project, film, migraine disease and to watch the trailer!
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