Mama/M.A.M.A.
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.
Directed by Nonny de la Peña · Written by Nonny de la Peña
Where to Watch
Rent or Buy
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
Make it a double feature
Mama/M.A.M.A.
We Who Remain
Both from Nonny de la Peña.
