´óÏó´«Ã½ doc on genetic disorders & pregnancy
A producer from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Current Affairs has been in touch with Ouch about a forthcoming programme which is looking for contributors. Take a read, and if you think you can help, get in touch via the contact details at the end of the message:
"The ´óÏó´«Ã½ is making a documentary on genetic disorders. The 60-minute film follows the success of Radio 4's It's My Story: Future Imperfect, which looked at childbirth when there's a chance of passing on a genetic disorder.
"For the ´óÏó´«Ã½ FOUR documentary, we are searching for people with a serious inheritable condition who are at the early stages of pregnancy. We would follow them from home, where we would hear about their hopes and fears, through the screening process, and to the results. Filming is normally spread over a few days, with a small camera and crew. This enables us to be flexible and unobtrusive, and film in an observational style with minimum disruption.
"Candida Harris is a ´óÏó´«Ã½ journalist who has Popliteal syndrome. She has a young family, and has recently had to decide about trying for another child. Through her story, and through the stories of the family she meets, we will be able to highlight the very important and often neglected issues concerning genetic disorders.
"If you have any questions, or are interested in taking part, please contact the producer of the programme, Dickon Le Marchant, on 020 8752 7266, or email dickon.le.marchant@bbc.co.uk."
Comments
It's kinda a shame that they're specifically asking for people with genetic disorders who are about to have children, rather than a more generic look at the subject. A few interjections from someone like me might be interesting... my mother knew there'd be a 50% chance that I'd inherit her impairment, I did. I think seeing the musings of some of us 2nd generation crips might be quite thought provoking.