No Evidence of Disease

No Evidence of Disease
Directed by Andrea Kalin
Produced by Andrea Kalin
Karen Simon
Oliver Lukacs
Starring Joanie Hope
John Boggess
Nimesh Nagarsheth
William "Rusty" Robinson
John Soper
William Winter
Music by N.E.D.
Cinematography Brian Sarkinen
Oliver Lukacs
Edited by Amy Young
Distributed by Candy Factory Films
Release dates
  • February 3, 2013 (2013-02-03)[1]
Running time
 84 minutes
Country United States
Language English

No Evidence of Disease is a feature-length documentary film about N.E.D., a rock band of six gynecologic oncologists who seek to bring more attention and awareness to women's cancers. The film tells the story of the band members - their personal lives, as doctors, and as musicians - and also takes a look into the world of GYN cancers, where patients struggle to fight the disease and advocacy groups and activists seek to raise awareness and research funds for gynecological cancer research and funding. The documentary is from Spark Media, directed and produced by Andrea Kalin.,[2] and distributed by Candy Factory Films.[3]

Summary

The band No Evidence of Disease (N.E.D.) was formed in 2008. The group of six women's cancer surgeons started playing original music to help create awareness and education for women's cancers and have gone on to release two albums. The film chronicles the lives of the band as they seek to raise awareness for gynecologic cancers through their music.[4] The band is composed of six gynecologic cancer surgeons from across the United States: Dr. John Boggess (vocals, guitar), Dr. Joanie Hope (vocals), Dr. Nimesh Nagarsheth (drums, percussion), Dr. William "Rusty" Robinson (bass, harmonica), Dr. John Soper (guitar), and Dr. William Winter (guitar). They hail from all over the United States, including North Carolina, New Jersey, Washington, and Alaska.[5] The film shows the doctors over the course of a year as they balance songwriting, online rehearsals, concerts, and the release of their second album with their work as gynecologic oncologists. Many of their patients are also portrayed in the film.[6]

Release

No Evidence of Disease will premiere on TV on March 4, 2015 It will be shown on WORLD and will continue to be broadcast nationally by American Public Television, and in Spanish by Vme TV.

No Evidence of Disease was shown in special screenings in 2012 and 2013. The film's festival premiere was at the LA Femme Film Festival on October 18, 2013.

Beginning in 2013, the film was made available for theatrical screenings through the online platform, Tugg, and has screened at over 80 movie theaters around the world.[7] No Evidence of Disease was shown at 44 Regal theaters on February 4, 2015 for World Cancer Day across the United States.

Festivals & Awards

No Evidence of Disease has won awards and screened at many film festivals around the world
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival 2013
LA Femme International Film Festival 2013
Everett Film Festival 2014
Big Picture Film Festival 2014
Awareness Festival 2014
Cinequest Film Festival 2015
No Evidence of Disease has won numerous industry awards, including the Madelyn’s Choice Award at the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival,[8] two TIVA-DC Peer Awards, and a CINE Golden Eagle Award.[9]

Awareness efforts

The mission of the band, and also the film, is to raise awareness for women's cancers. Dr. Nagarsheth has said that the documentary "is just another added facet to what we're doing... The documentary is going to reach a lot of people... it's just another way to get the word out.[10]

Several other projects related to gynecologic cancer awareness are connected to the film. A 16-minute informational film called What Every Woman Should Know features the doctors of N.E.D. and educates women about the signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers, and encourages them to know their bodies and take control of their own health.[11]

The filmmakers also became involved in the creation of Globeathon, an international walk to raise awareness for gynecologic cancers.[12]

References

  1. ↑ http://leteverywomanknow.org/events/n-e-d-film-premier-and-musicaltribute/
  2. ↑ "No Evidence of Disease: Documentary and Tribute". Alaska Dispatch. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. ↑ Grover, Erin. "An Interview With Caitlin Gold of Candy Factory Films". Indiewire.com. Indiewire. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Dancing with NED - A Cancer Rock Documentary". Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "N.E.D (No Evidence of Disease)". NBC 4 New York. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Doctor Rocks Out To Fight Against Ovarian Cancer". CBS 4 Denver. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "Tugg.com - No Evidence of Disease". Tugg.com. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  8. ↑ "Madelyn's Choice Award". rmwfilmfest.org. Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival.
  9. ↑ "No Evidence of Disease - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Doctor Rocks Out To Fight Against Ovarian Cancer". CBS 4 Denver. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  11. ↑ "Spotlight". The Foundation for Women's Cancer. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  12. ↑ "Raising Awareness About Women's Below the Belt Cancers". Healthy Women. Retrieved 24 July 2013.

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